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About the Role
The Staff Attorney will provide legal information, advice, and representation to families involved with or at risk of involvement with the Texas child welfare system. This role involves answering calls on the Family Helpline, providing advice on CPS policies and procedures, and offering limited representation in child welfare cases and related legal matters. The position also includes participation in outreach efforts and contributing to training and education.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality legal information, advice, referrals, and representation to eligible callers and clients.
- Perform legal research and analysis.
- Draft legal pleadings.
- Prepare for and attend administrative proceedings.
- Enter data and notes into TLSC’s case management system.
- Execute intake interviews with potential clients, confirm eligibility, and check for conflicts of interest.
- Participate in relevant committees, workgroups, and taskforces to seek opportunities for child welfare transformation.
- Present legal topics to community members and professionals through outreach and presentations.
- Create written informational and educational content regarding child welfare legal issues.
- Periodically travel for outreach, continuing legal education, or other opportunities.
- Provide information for TLSC grant reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current knowledge of child welfare and child protection law, including but not limited to: child protection law, family law, criminal law, conservatorship, possession and access, child support, enforcement and modification of court orders and judgments, paternity, termination of parental rights, adoption, negotiation and mediation, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and the child protective services system.
- High-level organizational skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong ability to listen compassionately and actively.
- Ability to verbally communicate legal processes in a non-judgmental manner.
- Strong time management and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with LegalServer, Adobe, and Microsoft Office products.
- Understanding of grant requirements and associated reporting needs.
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
- Legal drafting
- Administrative proceedings
- Case management systems
- Client intake
- Conflict checks
- Community outreach
- Presentation skills
- Content creation
- Grant reporting
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Grant funded position
Experience Level
- Minimum of one (1) year child welfare law experience preferred
Education Level
- J.D. Degree
- Licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas
About the Company
- TLSC’s Child Welfare program provides direct legal services to families involved in or at risk of involvement with the Texas child welfare system.