Legal CPS Regional Attorney III

2 months ago


Edinburg, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:

The Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services seeks a highly skilled and experienced attorney to serve as a Regional Attorney for Child Protective Services. This is a critical role that requires expertise in family law, civil litigation, and agency policy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct representation in court for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in legal cases.
  • Offer expertise, guidance, and instruction in family law, civil litigation, and agency policy to staff and the legal community.
  • Monitor the progress of all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services court cases within the assigned area of responsibility and take appropriate measures to ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
  • Interact with various stakeholders, including caseworkers, supervisors, program directors, agency attorneys, county and district attorneys, judges, agency clients, witnesses, community professionals, and expert witnesses.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Advise staff on legal matters and interpret laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Advise county and district attorneys on legal matters and interpret laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Provide agency representation in court cases.
  • Prepare cases for trial and handle the trial on most cases.
  • Provide legal training to agency staff and the legal community.
  • Coordinate specialized legal efforts with appropriate experts.
  • Prepare or supervise the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, legal pleadings, and reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
  • Assist in formulating, establishing, and coordinating office systems.
  • Promote, monitor, and ensure that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
  • Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of family 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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