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. Join Our Team at DCFS: Attorney 1-3 This position is with Support Enforcement Services State and District Offices. The incumbent for this position performs highly responsible duties impacting support cases with the non‑custodial and custodial parents as it relates to established visitation. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties Prepares and tries civil suits in courts of primary jurisdiction and in appellate courts involving issues to establish visitation cases where the agency was unsuccessful in obtaining a consent judgment. Interview non‑custodial parents and custodial parents in order to devise a visitation judgment/plan. Prepares judgments, memorandums and correspondence on legal matters and maintains records regarding the actions taken. Provides legal analysis and interpretation of state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations to ensure agency compliance. Conducts research into the services available in the region to assist the parents and establish and maintain good working relationships with these service providers. Establishes good working relationships with the support enforcement services staff, the district attorney's staff, the judiciary, court personnel, clerks of court, area‑wide officials, and law enforcement officers. Serves as legal counsel to Child Support Enforcement Services on general questions of law as it relates to visitation matters. Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type: The 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: 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 worked 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) Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. Benefits Special Entrance Rates for Attorney job titles. Premium pay up to $2.00 per hour for qualifying hours. 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 DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services