Job Description

Posting number: 228442Atty123-11.12.2026NR

Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services

Job classification: ATTORNEY 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Social Services

Summary

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Department MISSION

DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.

Department VISION

We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.

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

This position is located in East Baton Parish.

This is a highly complex position operating within strict legal requirements and departmental policy and procedures involving highly controversial and emotional issues. Operates with considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgment in evaluating cases for establishing paternity, obtaining medical and child support orders.

Incumbent performs actions, which have a long-term social and economic impact on children and families, which reduce dependency on public assistance and promote self- sufficiency.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Prepare and try civil suits in courts of primary jurisdiction and in appellate courts involving issues of establishment of CSE paternity and support obligations in all cases.
• Provides legal analysis/interpretations of state and federal statues, rules and regulations to ensure agency compliance and assists staff with implementation thereof.
• Review and handle related bankruptcy matters as necessary or as assigned.
• Reviews all cases that have been referred from the Intake and/or Collection Unit to determine appropriate action needed.
• Serves as legal counsel to Regional Child Support Enforcement Office on general questions of law not having statewide applicability.
• Work is performed with considerable independence in the application and interpretation of law.
• Perform notarial duties as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

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: East Baton Rouge 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.

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 HolmesDepartment 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.