Attorney-Deputy General Counsel 2
About The Position
The incumbent serves as the primary assistant in agency legal matters involving the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Child Support Enforcement Section (CSE), including litigation and programmatic issues related to paternity establishment, child support and medical support establishment, collection, and enforcement. The role operates under the general supervision of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and General Counsel of DCFS. The position organizes, directs, and implements legal and administrative activities to provide legal support services. It supervises legal proceedings and administrative hearings affecting CSE, reviews and drafts legislation and rules, provides legal analysis and interpretations, and represents the agency with government entities and stakeholder groups. The position directly supervises five attorney supervisors, who collectively supervise attorneys statewide. The appointment may be probational, promotional, or a job appointment lasting up to 48 months. A job appointment may convert to a probational appointment. The position may also be filled as a detail with promotion within 12 months or through promotion of a permanent classified employee. Work is typically scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; flexible schedules may be available after certain criteria are met, depending on the position. The work location is East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Prospective employees must complete and clear multiple background clearances before employment.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
- Five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Complete and clear multiple background clearances before employment.
Responsibilities
- Organize, direct, and implement legal and administrative activities to provide legal support services to clients.
- Direct and supervise the institution, prosecution, defense, and/or intervention in program-related lawsuits and administrative hearings affecting CSE.
- Legally review and draft legislation and rulemaking related to CSE.
- Serve as liaison and legal resource between DCFS and legislative committees on CSE legal matters.
- Provide legal analysis and interpretations of state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations to ensure agency compliance, and assist staff with implementation.
- Represent the agency at meetings and conferences with federal agencies, other state agencies, District Attorney Offices, political subdivisions, advisory groups, and other stakeholder groups.
- Directly supervise five attorney supervisors who collectively supervise attorneys statewide.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel, and assist with other DCFS legal matters when required or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
