Attorney 1-3 (CW-Caddo)

State of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

2d • $30 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

This administrative position serves as a legal counsel for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)/Child Welfare Services (CWS) within one of nine regions throughout the State of Louisiana, specializing in the area of juvenile and family law, social services law and programs. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of litigation for the assigned regional and parish offices.
• Incumbent is frequently before tribunals at the state level (juvenile, civil, criminal, appellate courts in multi-parishes and the State Supreme Court), federal level, and administrative tribunals.
• Assists other legal sections with the preparation and litigation, of numerous trials, appeals and other matters assigned that are located within the assigned regional area.
• Serves as counsel or assists in the defense of the agency or its employees in suits seeking money damages or contempt orders against DCFS, agency officials, and personnel.
• Handles administrative and judicial proceedings for child protection, foster care, family services, Family in Need of Services cases, adoption services and home development and other social services programs.
• Assists DCFS staff with child safety and welfare laws, including investigations of caretakers, day care centers, and family child day care homes.
• Responsible for providing consultation, recommendations, and representation to the regional administrator and other DCFS staff within assigned regions.
• Recommends and participates in efforts to update and revise provisions in state and federal law in the areas of child welfare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed