Closing Date: 30th January, 2026

Description:

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 Deputy General Counsel 2

The incumbent of this position will serve as the primary assistant for final decision-making in agency legal matters involving the Department of Children and Family Services- Child Welfare section litigation and programmatic issues.

If you're driven, 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 five 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:

Incumbent represents the agency at meetings and conferences with federal agencies, other state agencies, political subdivisions, advisory groups and other stakeholder groups.
Incumbent organizes, direct, and implements legal administrative activities to provide legal support to clients.
Incumbent evaluates judicial orders and monitors pending litigations to advise management of potential decision and outcomes.
Conducts research and issues advisory opinions to program staff and management.
Develops or assists in the development of budget recommendations for DCFS.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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 is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Baton Rouge, 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.

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:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Shanita Smith- Human Resources

Shanita.Smith.DCFS@La.Gov

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.