Attorney 1-3 (CSE-Caddo)

State of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 1-3 (Caddo Parish) We are looking for an Attorney to join our DCFS Team in Shreveport Region, Caddo Parish. This administrative position serves as a legal counsel for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)/ Child support Enforcement (CSE) within one of nine regions throughout the State of Louisiana. This is a highly complex position operating within strict legal requirements and departmental policy and procedures involving highly controversial and emotional issues. Operates with considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgment in evaluating cases for establishing paternity, obtaining medical and child support orders. 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

• Prepare and try civil suits in courts of primary jurisdiction and in appellate courts involving issues of establishment of CSE paternity and support obligations in all cases including but not limited to, URESA/UIFSA and long arm cases, the enforcement of previously established civil support obligations as well as all modifications of the civil orders.
• Reviews and approves legal documents and responds to issues needing legal opinion and/or clarification concerning various administrative concerns within the Department.
• Gives advice and counsel in all matters relating to the establishment of paternity, child support, medical support and income assignment law and its regulatory structure an exoteric area of law requiring specialized knowledge and experience.
• Reviews all cases that have been referred from the Intake and/or Collection Unit to determine appropriate action needed.
• Timely review collection cases for proper disposition relative to the enforcement of the existing support orders by seeking civil contempt and/or establishing support arrearage, obtaining immediate income assignment orders and obtaining medical support when requested or required and updates computer system with regard to all actions taken.
• Serves as legal counsel to Regional Child Support Enforcement Office on general questions of law not having statewide applicability.
• Perform notarial duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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