Regional Public Service Child Welfare Attorney

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 86,789,000 - 104,698,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement options

Job summary

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Louisiana seeks an attorney to serve as legal counsel for Child Welfare Services across one of nine regions. Responsibilities include handling juvenile and family law matters, filing petitions, appeals, and advising staff on policy and law with regular court appearances.

The position requires a current Louisiana license to practice law and offers a path through Attorney 1-3 with competitive hourly compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice law required.
• Experience in juvenile and family law preferred.
• Strong litigation and courtroom advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency in all phases of Child Welfare proceedings.
• Prepare and litigate petitions, appeals, and related matters.
• Advise staff on policy and law and provide legal counsel.

Skills

Litigation

Court appearances

Policy analysis

Legal counseling

Education

Louisiana license to practice law

Job description

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Louisiana seeks an attorney to serve as legal counsel for Child Welfare Services across one of nine regions. Responsibilities include handling juvenile and family law matters, filing petitions, appeals, and advising staff on policy and law with regular court appearances.

The position requires a current Louisiana license to practice law and offers a path through Attorney 1-3 with competitive hourly compensation and benefits.