About this Job

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Attorney Deputy General Counsel 2 (CSE)

The incumbent of this position will serve as primary assistant in agency legal matters involving the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Child Support Enforcement Section (CSE) relative to litigation and all programmatic issues involving the child support enforcement program relative to paternity establishment, child support and medical support establishment, collection and enforcement matters, limited only by the general supervision of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and General Counsel of DCFS. If you're driven, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus five years of experience as a practicing attorney.

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:

• Organizes, directs, and implements legal and administrative activities to provide legal support services to the clients.
• Directs and supervises the institution, prosecution, defense and/or interventions of any program related lawsuit or administrative hearing affecting CSE.
• Legally reviews and drafts legislation and rulemaking related to CSE.
• Serves as liaison and legal resource between DCFS and the legislative committees on legal matters involving CSE.
• Provides legal analysis and interpretations of state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations to ensure agency compliance and assists staff with implementation.
• Represents the agency at meetings and conferences with federal agencies, other state agencies, District Attorney Offices, political subdivisions, advisory groups and other stakeholder groups.
• Directly supervises five (5) attorney supervisors who collectively supervise attorneys statewide.
• Performs any and all other duties and handles special projects as assigned by the General Counsel and generally assists in all other legal matters of DCFS when required or when requested.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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:

East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

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
Department of Children and Family Services
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.