Attorney 4

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.

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

Job Duties:
The position is needed to manage the increase in juvenile mental health cases and to handle cases from the newly created Juvenile Behavioral Health Court. We have not historically needed a juvenile mental health attorney in that geographical area, because there were few enough cases that our CAP attorneys could cover them; however, over the last several months, the numbers have increased dramatically, and the court has created a separate process for those who qualify for the behavioral/mental health court, which routinely conflicts with CINC court, making it impossible for our CAP attorneys to cover most of the hearings.

40% As a licensed attorney, provides case consultations on child and adult mental health cases. Covers court hearings as needed, particularly Calcasieu Juvenile mental and behavioral health cases, and those cases in the surrounding parishes as needed.

25% Develops presentations and trainings on child mental health, for attorneys, judges, court personnel, and other stakeholders, as requested.

25% Performs other administrative functions, such as assisting with developing policy and procedures on child and adult mental health cases. Assists in recommending changes to the Louisiana Children’s Code, as needed.

10% Performs research on children’s competency, mental health laws, behavioral health, and Children’s Code issues. All other duties assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

This vacancy will be filled by a new hire. Anyone is eligible to apply.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.  

This vacancy will be filled as a part-time classified WAE, which is temporary in nature, not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12 month period.

Driving and traveling will be required. 

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.  

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. 
Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.   Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

 Erica R. Gay
 HR Specialist
 Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
 email: erica.gay@la.gov