Public Child Welfare Attorney (Attorney 1-3) — Flexible Schedule

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a licensed attorney to handle juvenile and family law matters across regional offices. The role involves litigation, advisory duties, and in-court appearances for the agency and its staff.

Attorney 1-3 will represent DCFS in child welfare proceedings, provide legal guidance on policy, and support staff in trials, appeals, and related matters throughout the state.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
• Experience in domestic and civil litigation would be helpful but is not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Louisiana license to practice law

Job description

Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a licensed attorney to handle juvenile and family law matters across regional offices. The role involves litigation, advisory duties, and in-court appearances for the agency and its staff.

Attorney 1-3 will represent DCFS in child welfare proceedings, provide legal guidance on policy, and support staff in trials, appeals, and related matters throughout the state.