NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Attorney I-IV
Texas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $105K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an Attorney to work with the Travis County Office of Parental Representation, a civil public defender’s office. The role involves providing client-centered legal representation in child welfare law litigation and collaborating with various professionals to achieve case goals.
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Responsibilities
Provides client-centered representation to indigent clients in child welfare law litigation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Litigates cases at statutory and special review hearings, contested motion hearings, and trials
Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve client-centered case goals
Attends case meetings with clients, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, CASA, attorneys, and other case professionals. Attends mediation
Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration
Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and memos
Responds to discovery requests. Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, and other related documents
Prepares cases for trial. Collects, organizes, and prepares evidence and exhibits
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Attorney I: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school
Attorney II: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and 18 months' licensed attorney work experience
Attorney III: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and 3 years' licensed attorney work experience
Attorney IV: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND four (4) years licensed attorney work experience
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
Preferred
Applications with a cover letter detailing interest in the position, including why applicant wants to work for the Travis County Office of Parental Representation
Hearing and trial experience consistent with years of practice
Mission-aligned experience (work or lived) advocating on behalf of indigent clients
Effective client management skills and rapport-building techniques
Performs well in a high-volume, high-conflict area of litigation
Effective litigation techniques for presentation of cases in court and the ability to present facts and arguments verbally and in writing
Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to child welfare law or other indigent client-related area of advocacy
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
No-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic
Longevity pay
Paid vacations
Sick time
Personal holidays
Credit Union
Deferred Compensation
Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Organizations
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Holidays
Insurance
Longevity
Parking
Personal Holidays
Retirement
Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Tuition Refund
Vacation
Workers' Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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