TFI, Inc.

Legal Assistant

TFI, Inc.  •  Dallas, TX (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

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Legal Assistant


TFI Family Services, LLC is a private nonprofit organization providing quality care and support services to children in foster care and foster/adoptive families. As a partner with state agencies, TFI recruits, trains, and supports foster and adoptive families across multiple states.


The Legal Assistant supports agency staff and legal counsel by monitoring court proceedings, ensuring timely and accurate court filings, and promoting effective communication between the agency and the court system. This role helps ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor court proceedings to ensure timely filing of reports and accurate staff participation
  • Attend hearings and support staff preparation and testimony
  • Track mandatory court reports and maintain hearing calendars
  • Communicate concerns related to court participation and compliance
  • Prepare detailed reports for legal counsel
  • Maintain professional relationships with courts and attorneys
  • Travel as required to attend hearings

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency underwriting standards

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive pay and flexible scheduling
  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and longevity bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program and referral incentives

If you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply.

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Apply online at: www.tfifamily.org/employment

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TFI, Inc.

About TFI, Inc.

TFI is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services, and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create new foster parent resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families and children.

We provide various services to the community, including foster and kinship care, adoption, counseling support and education, prevention services, TIPS-MAPP training, visitation and exchange centers, and numerous other child welfare services.

The Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services to children and families across the U.S. We provide services through our affiliates:

TFI Family Services in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri

TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma

Texas Family Initiative in Texas

Pathway Family Services in Kansas and Texas

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other nonprofits

Foster Care Technologies is an affiliate providing child welfare technology solutions to different organizations

TFI is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a voluntary board of directors providing effective leadership, support and guidance.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Topeka, KS
Year Founded
1965
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