Attorney 1-3

Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Attorney 1-3 A Government Entity 1 hour ago Shreveport, LA Not Specified Full Time 221196Atty...NR 4,694 - 9,211 / Monthly Not Specified Share on Apply now Closing Date: 1st June, 2026 Description: About this Job: 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. 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 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. It is responsible for independently providing highly technical legal direction, advice, assistance, consultation, representation and having a direct influence on operations of the regional program offices and/or parish offices. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you! Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. 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's job duties require highly developed litigation and in-house counsel skills. 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. Trial work including preparing all legal documents, including affidavits, petitions, surrenders, and any other evidentiary documents for court presentation. Responsible for the gathering of necessary evidence for the litigation and the preparation of both expert and non expert witnesses. 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. Prepares emergency orders for the enforcement of law or department's policies and may seek injunctive court orders when necessary. Assists CWS staff with child safety and welfare laws, including investigations of caretakers, day care centers, and family child day care homes. Makes public appearances and presentations on behalf of the agency as requested by agency management and/or the judiciary. Recommends and participates in efforts to update and revise provisions in state and federal law in the areas of child welfare. 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 : Caddo Parish Career Progression : May be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on qualifications. Compensation : Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Attorney 1 $27.08 hourly (AS-617) Attorney 2 $28.98 hourly (AS-618) Attorney 3 $33.18 hourly (AS-620) 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: Tra'lecia Holmes ... 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