ATTORNEY 1-3 (New Orleans)

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. Job Overview Join Our Team at DCFS: Attorney 1‑3 This is a highly complex position operating with strict legal requirements and departmental policy and procedures involving highly controversial and emotional issues. Incumbent operates with considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgment in evaluating cases for establishing paternity, obtaining medical and child support orders. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law is required. 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 including but not limited to URESA/UIFSA and long‑arm cases, the enforcement of previously established civil support obligations as well as all modifications of the civil orders. Reviews and approves legal documents and responds to issues needing legal opinion and/or clarification concerning various administrative concerns within the Department. Timely review all cases referred by the Intake Unit for proper disposition relative to filing a paternity suit or appropriate action, scheduling custodial and/or alleged absent parent for interview. Establish and maintain good working relations with the District Attorneys Staff, the judiciary, court personnel, including Clerk of Court staff, area‑wide elected officials and law enforcement officers. 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. 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 are dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts. Work Location: Orleans 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. The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours work based on specific criteria. Attorney 1 – $27.08 hourly (AS‑619) Attorney 2 – $28.98 hourly (AS‑620) Attorney 3 – $33.18 hourly (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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana