Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services Attorney

The Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified attorney or law firm to provide legal counsel and representation services. The selected attorney will serve as legal counsel to the Department Director and staff in all statutory and administrative matters involving child welfare, adult protection, and related human services functions. The scope of services includes representing DHS in juvenile, dependency and neglect, and adult protection proceedings, providing legal advice to DHS management, drafting and reviewing contracts, attending required hearings and conferences, and coordinating with the County Attorney. The proposal requirements include a cover letter, detailed resume or firm qualifications, description of approach to managing DHS legal matters, fee schedule, and three references. The evaluation criteria include child welfare and DHS legal experience, responsiveness and understanding of scope, cost and fee structure, references, and overall fit. • The attorney must have an active license to practice law in Colorado. • The attorney must have a minimum of five years' experience in child welfare or human services law. • The attorney must be familiar with C.R.S. Title 19, 26, and confidentiality provisions. • The attorney must have demonstrated experience representing county DHS or equivalent agencies.