Senior Attorney

Overview

This is a 100% remote Senior Attorney position supporting the Department of Child Services, which focuses on protecting children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthening families through services such as family support, foster care, child support, and transitional support for young adults. The role involves providing legal research, advice, and support to align agency operations with federal and state legislation, particularly in child welfare law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to agency staff on complex legal issues related to child welfare, Indiana Code, and agency policies.
• Draft memorandums of law, legislation, administrative rules, contracts, and legal documents related to hearings.
• Research and interpret laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions affecting agency operations.
• Manage and organize caseloads for hearings and litigation, including reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Utilize litigation skills as needed in agency operations.
• Train, manage, delegate to, and support legal support staff and attorneys.
• Recruit, onboard, and train employees; set expectations; provide feedback; and evaluate performance.
• Handle administrative matters and hearings, maintaining decorum and making evidence-based decisions.
• Use case management systems to manage docket and case information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (Doctorate of Jurisprudence) degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Admission to the Indiana Bar in good standing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and rules.
• Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use case management systems and standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe PDF, Canva).
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with child welfare law, foster parent licensing, residential facility licensing, immigration, and related federal regulations.
• Experience with data systems and software relevant to child welfare.
• Supervisory experience, including direct supervision of two or more attorneys.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary typically $85,020, commensurate with education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Three medical plan options with prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
  • Wellness rewards program.
  • Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
  • Deferred compensation 457(b) plan with employer match.
  • Two fully-funded pension plan options.
  • Generous leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave, community service leave, vacation, personal, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Education reimbursement program.
  • Group life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program with behavioral health coverage.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Free parking for most positions.
  • Free access to LinkedIn Learning.

Location

• This position is fully remote.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process and to perform essential job functions.