Attorney 1-3

About this Job

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 Louisianas people.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity compassion and respect while providing services with integrity.

Join Our Team at DCFS : Attorney 1-3

The incumbent will be responsible for representing the agency in all phases of Child Welfare proceedings including filing of petitions to terminate parental rights filing appeals / writs related to Child Welfare practice and advising staff on policy and law. Regular appearances in court are a routine part of the responsibilities of this job.

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.

If youre driven collaborative and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

• Extensive trial work including child abuse hearings dispositional review hearings adoption proceedings foster care and termination of parental right trials.
• Assist other legal sections with the preparation and litigation of trials appeals and other matters assigned that are located within the assigned regional area.
• Prepares emergency orders for the enforcement of law of departments policies.
• Monitors legal matters and cases involving or affecting the department.

Position-Specific Details :

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.

Career Progression : May be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on experience.

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.

Location : Ouachita Parish LA

Compensation : Special Entrance Rates have been established for the following Attorney job titles :

Attorney 1 $ 27.08 hourly (AS-617)

Attorney 2 $ 28.98 hourly (AS-618)

Attorney 3 $ 32.02 hourly ( AS-620)

The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours work based on specific criteria.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

Contact Information :

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Keesha Bordelon

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4693 - 8044