Closing Date: 20th November, 2026
Description:
About this Job: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 4
This Position Is Located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
The Incumbent Serve as The Lead Legal Counsel for The Department of Children of Family Services/bureau of General Counsel, on Child Support Enforcement Program (cse) Legal Issues. Receive General Supervision and Direction from The General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel 2.
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 Plus Three Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney.
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:
- Keeps Cse Management Informed of Any Pending or Actual Changes in Federal and State Laws and Regulations Impacting the Cse Program.
- Advises Program Officials on Highly Technical and Complex Legal Matters Pertaining to State and Federal Laws, Rules, Regulations and Guidelines for Implementing the Louisiana Title Iv-D Program.
- Represents the Title Iv-D Program in Certain Hearings Before the Division of Administrative Law.
- Service as Lead Legal Advisor to Cse Policy
- Drafts Legislation and Testifies Before Committee Hearings to Explain and Provide Information, when Requested.
- Serve on Evaluation Committees as Assigned by The Deputy General Counsel 2.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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 Is Dependent upon The Position You Are Applying For. Some Positions Require Working Shifts.
Work Location: East Baton Rouge Parish
Compensation: Special Entrance Rates Have Been Established for Attorney Job Titles.
Attorney 4 $39.07 Hourly (as-623)
Louisiana Hb 420 Requires All Prospective Dcfs Employees to Complete and Clear Multiple Background Clearances Prior to Employment with This Agency.
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
Department of Children and Family Services
Tra'lecia.Holmes.Dcfs@la.Gov