Attorney 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5007745) Apply  Attorney 1-3 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 210645Att1-3-7.15.25SS Department DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services Opening Date 07/16/2025 Closing Date 7/30/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job 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. We're looking for Attorneys to join our DCFS team. The selected candidate(s) will operate with considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgement in evaluating complex cases. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160580) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Prepare and try civil suits in court. + Reviews and approves legal documents and responds to issues needing legal opinion and or clarification concerning various administrative concerns within the department. + Gives advice to counsel in all matters of law requiring specialized knowledge and experience. + Provides legal analysis/interpretations of state and federal statues, rules and regulations to ensure agency compliance and assists staff with implementation thereof. + Prepares staff and represents DCFS in mediations involving the department as requested. + Serves as liaison on assigned legal matters between DCFS, other governmental agencies, the general public, community partners, stakeholders, and the judiciary (local, state, and federal) on a regular basis. + May perform other duties as needed for the smooth operation of the Department. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This vacancy may be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on the experience of the selected applicant. Works 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. Compensation: Special Entrance Rates have been established for the following Attorney job titles: Attorney 1 $27.08 hourly (AS-617) Attorney 2 $28.98 hourly (AS-618) Attorney 3 $32.02 hourly (AS-620) The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours work based on specific criteria. 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Benita Taplin Benita.Taplin.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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you possess a current, valid license to practice law in Louisiana? + Yes + No 02 If you answered yes to the question above, please list your Bar Roll Number and the original issuance date of your license (mm/yy). If you answered no to the question above, please type "N/A". NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email