CHINS Public Defender

Allen County Government-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Fort Wayne, IN
1,001-5,000 employees
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This is an independent contractor position for the CHINS (Children in Need of Services) Public Defender, representing indigent parents in the Allen County Superior Court Family Division in CHINS Cases, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the Indiana Constitution, and Indiana state law. The position requires maintaining regular contact with clients and representing them in court while upholding ethical duties of loyalty and confidentiality. The hours for this position vary, with a commitment of 37.5 hours per week.

  • Works directly with clients and maintains regular contact through correspondence, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
  • Represents defendants by attending Facilitation and advising clients on the benefits, possible outcomes, and results of admission or stipulation versus a Fact-Finding trial.
  • Negotiates and collaborates with opposing counsel, Guardian ad Litem, service providers, and court personnel to achieve successful resolutions of CHINS cases.
  • Presents in court on assigned dates, representing clients while prioritizing the best interest of the child and overall permanency.
  • Attends family team meetings and service provider meetings to advocate for the client's best interests.
  • Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law.
  • Valid Indiana license to practice law.
  • Completed six hours of training in CHINS/TPR practice in a course approved by the Public Defender Commission.
  • At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in litigation, motion practice, and defense in civil cases and/or other public defender experience with knowledge of trial procedure and local rules.
  • Have litigated at least one TPR (Termination of Parental Rights) to completion as lead or co-counsel and/or have more than one year of experience in TPR litigation.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with local rules and court procedures related to CHINS cases.
  • Thorough understanding of the underlying law in Title 31, specifically those sections dealing with CHINS and primarily found in I.C. 31-34-1-1 et seq.
  • Understanding of the unique quality of CHINS law.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and a large volume of work.
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