Attorney 1-3

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.

We're looking for Attorneys to join our DCFS team. The selected candidate(s) will operate with considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgement in evaluating complex cases. 

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

Job Duties:

• Prepare and try civil suits in court.
• Reviews and approves legal documents and responds to issues needing legal opinion and or clarification concerning various administrative concerns within the department.
• Gives advice to counsel in all matters of law requiring specialized knowledge and experience.
• Provides legal analysis/interpretations of state and federal statues, rules and regulations to ensure agency compliance and assists staff with implementation thereof.
• Prepares staff and represents DCFS in mediations involving the department as requested.
• Serves as liaison on assigned legal matters between DCFS, other governmental agencies, the general public, community partners, stakeholders, and the judiciary (local, state, and federal) on a regular basis.
• May perform other duties as needed for the smooth operation of the Department.

Appointment Type:  Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression:  This vacancy may be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on the experience of the selected applicant.

Works 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.  

Compensation:

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:

Benita Taplin