Legal Training Attorney

State of Indiana•Evansville, IN

About The Position

The Legal Training Attorney delivers practical, high-quality legal training and tailored support to strengthen attorney practice across child welfare litigation for the Indiana Department of Child Services. The role develops and facilitates e-learning, webinars, in-person trainings, and field-focused instruction. It collaborates regularly with litigation chief counsels and provides coaching and hands-on litigation skill activities to reinforce attorneys’ competency and confidence. The attorney also supports statewide legal readiness through newsletter articles, timely practice updates, and major Continuing Legal Education events, while continuing to develop adult-learning and coaching skills. The work supports consistent, well-supported legal advocacy and stronger outcomes for children and families. This role serves agency offices in Southern Indiana. Residency in the service area is highly preferred, and the office location will be determined by residency. The salary traditionally starts at $85,020.00 and may be commensurate with education or work experience. The position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
At least 5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to use a case management system to manage a docket, case information, party information, and serve orders.
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Residency in the Southern Indiana service area is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate e-learning, webinars, in-person trainings, and field-focused instruction.
Collaborate regularly with litigation chief counsels and provide coaching and hands-on litigation skill activities.
Contribute to statewide legal readiness through newsletter articles, timely practice updates, and support for major Continuing Legal Education events.
May train, manage, delegate to, and/or support legal support staff.
Advise and provide legal support to agency staff on program and legal matters.
May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts.
Research, interpret, and provide legal advice regarding laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations.
May draft and review legislation and administrative rules.
Use legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures.
Create, prepare, and distribute documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees, clarify role expectations, and provide opportunities for professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance while ensuring work meets quality standards, deadlines, and procedures.
May handle administrative matters and hearings, maintain appropriate decorum, hear evidence, rule on admissibility, and/or make reasoned decisions supported by evidence.
May use litigation skills and experience relating to agency operations.
Organize and manage caseloads in preparation for hearings and/or litigation.
May review pleadings, motions, and discovery.
May draft appeals or briefs, or perform legal writing assignments.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, or activities as assigned.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.