Closing Date: 4th December, 2025
Description:
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. Experience in domestic and civil litigation would be helpful but is not required.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 you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this 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, 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 department's policies.
- Monitors legal matters and cases involving or affecting the department.
Position-Specific Details:
- Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
- 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: Shreveport, La
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:
Kimberly Smith
kimberly.smith.dcfs@la.gov
