Posting number: 224851Atty1-3(CSE)-08142026NR
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Job classification: ATTORNEY 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal, Social Services
To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.
Department MISSION
To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.
Department VISION
A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.
Department VALUES
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.
Join Our Team at DCFS: Attorney 1-3 (East Baton Rouge Parish)
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: 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: East Baton Rouge Parish
Career Progression: May be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on qualifications.
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level.
Attorney 1 $30.33 hourly (AS-619)
Attorney 2 $32.45 hourly (AS-620)
Attorney 3 $36.51hourly ( AS-622)
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Tra'lecia Holmes
Department of Children and Family Services
Tra'lecia.Holmes.DCFS@LA.GOV
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