State Child Welfare Attorney — Public Service

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Calcasieu Parish seeks an Attorney 1-3 to represent the agency in juvenile and family law matters, including petitions to terminate parental rights, appeals, and policy advice. Regular court appearances are a routine part of the role.

The position offers competitive entry rates with tiered hourly pay ($30.33, $32.45, $36.51) and a probationary or job appointment, with standard 8:00 am to 4:30 pm schedule and regional

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana.
• Experience in juvenile and family law preferred.
• Litigation and appellate experience desired.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal counsel

Litigation

Policy advice

Education

Louisiana Bar License

Job description

State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Calcasieu Parish seeks an Attorney 1-3 to represent the agency in juvenile and family law matters, including petitions to terminate parental rights, appeals, and policy advice. Regular court appearances are a routine part of the role.

The position offers competitive entry rates with tiered hourly pay ($30.33, $32.45, $36.51) and a probationary or job appointment, with standard 8:00 am to 4:30 pm schedule and regional