Legal CPS Regional Attny III

6 months ago


San Antonio, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Legal CPS Regional Attny III

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is
responsible for protecting the unprotected: children, elderly, and people with
disabilities, from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS is a qualifying
organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program. DFPS also offers
excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services
through the Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity
as well as Texasaver (k) and Programs under the Employees
Retirement System of Texas. As an additional benefit you will receive 12 days
of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of
administrative leave each year. Your annual paid leave accrual increases as
your tenure increases.

This position provides direct representation in court in legal cases for Child
Protective Services. The position provides expertise, guidance and instruction
in family law, civil litigation, and agency policy. The position monitors the
progress of all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services court
cases within the assigned area of responsibility and takes appropriate
measures to ensure the timely and appropriate resolution of those cases. The
position interacts routinely with caseworkers, supervisors, program directors
and program administrators; agency attorneys, county and district attorneys,
and opposing counsel; judges; agency clients, witnesses, community
professionals, and expert witnesses; and protective services clients and the
general public. Essential Job Functions:
Advises staff on legal matters and interprets laws, regulations, and policies.

Advises county and district attorneys on legal matters, and interprets laws, regulations, and policies.

Provides agency representation in court cases.

Prepares cases for trial and handles the trial on most cases.

Provides legal training to agency staff and the legal community.

Coordinates specialized legal efforts with appropriate experts.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, legal pleadings, and reports.

Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
Assists in formulating, establishing, and coordinating office systems.

Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.

Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of family law, probate law, guardianship law, elder law, and civil practice.
--Ability to synthesize law, administrative rules, agency policies and goals, and best practice recommendations to reach an appropriate interpretation.
--Ability to convey complex legal ideas and instructions clearly to staff.
--Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with agency staff and the legal community.
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