Salary : $5,257.20 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 228436Atty123-11.12.2026NR
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
This position is located in Caddo Parish.This is a highly complex position operating within strict legal requirements and departmental policy and procedures involving highly controversial and ermotional issues. Operates with considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgment in evaluating cases for establishing paternity, obtaining medical and child support orders.
The incumbent will serve as legal counsel to Regional Child Support Enforcement Office on general questions of law not having statewide applicability.
Minimum QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus two 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 InformationJob Duties:- 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
- Reviews all cases that have been referred from the Intake and/or Collection Unit to determine appropriate action needed.
- Establish and maintain good working relations with the District Attorneys Staff, the judiciary, court personnel, including Clerk of court staff, area-wide elected officials and law enforcement officers.
- Work is performed with considerable independence in the application and interpretation of law.
- Perform notarial duties as needed.
- Assumes responsibility of the unit in the absence of the CSE Attorney Supervisor when placed in charge of the unit by the CSE Attorney Supervisor.
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: Caddo ParishCareer Progression: May be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on qualifications.
Compensation: Special Entrance Rates have been established for Attorney job titles.
- Attorney 1 $30.33 hourly (AS-619)
- Attorney 2 $32.45 hourly (AS-620)
- Attorney 3 $36.51 hourly (AS-622)
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
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Do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with DCFS? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew.
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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by DCFS. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice law?
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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.
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