Attorney 1/2/3 (CW - Caddo Parish)
State of Louisiana
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Job summary
State of Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services seeks an Attorney 1-3 in the Caddo Parish region to handle juvenile and family law matters. The role includes representing the agency in Child Welfare proceedings and advising staff on policy and law.
Regular court appearances, litigation management across trials and appeals, and collaboration with multiple DCFS sections are core duties. Louisiana license required; positions may be filled at Attorney 1-3 level based on
Qualifications
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
- Experience in domestic and civil litigation is helpful but not required.
- Attorney 1-3 level will be determined by qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Involved in all aspects of litigation for the assigned regional and parish offices.
- Assist other legal sections with preparation and litigation of trials and appeals.
- Counsel or defend the agency in suits seeking money damages or contempt orders.
- Handle administrative and judicial proceedings for child protection and family services.
Skills
Education
Job description
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.
Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
This administrative position serves as a legal counsel for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)/Child Welfare Services (CWS) within one of nine regions throughout the State of Louisiana, specializing in the area of juvenile and family law, social services law and programs.
Incumbents will be responsible for representing the agency in all phases of Child Welfare proceedings, including filing of petitions to terminate parental rights, filing appeals/writs related to Child Welfare practice, and advising staff on policy and law. Regular appearances in court are a routine part of the responsibilities of this job. Experience in domestic and civil litigation would be helpful but is not required.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
Job Duties and Other Information
- The incumbent is involved in all aspects of litigation for the assigned regional and parish offices.
- Incumbent assists other legal sections with the preparation and litigation, of numerous trials, appeals and other matters assigned that are located within the assigned regional area.
- Incumbent serves as counsel or assists in the defense of the agency or its employees in suits seeking money damages or contempt orders against DCFS, agency officials, and personnel.
- Incumbent handles administrative and judicial proceedings for child protection, foster care, family services, Family in Need of Services cases, adoption services and home development and other social services programs.
- Incumbent assists DCFS staff with child safety and welfare laws, including investigations of caretakers, day care centers, and family child day care homes.
- Incumbent is responsible for providing consultation, recommendations, and representation to the regional administrator and other DCFS staff within assigned regions.
- Incumbent recommends and participates in efforts to update and revise provisions in state and federal law in the areas of child welfare.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Caddo Parish
Career Progression: May be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on qualifications.
Compensation: Special Entrance Rates have been established for Attorney job titles.
- Attorney 1 $30.33 hourly (AS-619)
- Attorney 2 $32.45 hourly (AS-620)
- Attorney 3 $36.51 hourly (AS-622)
Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.
Tra'lecia Holmes
Department of Children and Family Services
Tra'lecia.Holmes.DCFS@la.gov
DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
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