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 SupervisorThis is a highly complex position operating within strict legal requirements and departmental policy and procedures involving highly controversial and emotional issues. This position also operates with considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgment in evaluation 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!Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four years of experience as a practicing attorney.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here.
Job Duties:- Performs legal duties and coordinates, plans and directs the provision of legal services.
- Participates upon request in media events legal education panels and other forums for the expansion of the staff and public knowledge of the child support program
- Serves as lead counsel in extremely complex litigation by preparing and filing legal documents, conducting suits or hearing, frequently preparing or supervising and handling of cases that could be detrimental to the welfare of the State of Louisiana DCFS/BCG/CSE
- Identifying problems and opportunities to improve services
- Supervising subordinate attorneys
- Maintaining statistical reports as evidence of production
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: Orleans Parish
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:
tra'lecia.holmes.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.
