Attorney Contracts

Department Mission

DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.

We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.

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.

Do you have experience in contract writing, negotiating, or penalties? The Attorney Unit within the Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a professional with your expertise to assist in contractual legal matters/issues.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Serves as specialized counsel for complex contractual matters, SFP/RFP S, Procurement Issues, Protest, and Property matters.
• Provides experienced legal advice, recommendations, guidance, and assistance to Department management personnel regarding these matters.
• Meets with senior management, program staff and other governmental and private entities to provide legal advice and recommendations regarding the state procurement process and procurement activities. Many of these procurements involve multimillion dollar, complex activities, and multiple agencies.
• Negotiates, drafts, amends and reviews complex contracts, CEAs, MOUs, RFPs/SFPs, procurement documents, request for information, invitation to negotiate, settlements, and other legal documents required by the Department.
• Reviews and drafts responses to Protest of RFP/SFP awards filed by unsuccessful proposers.

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.

Career Progression: May be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on qualifications.

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.

Location: East Baton Rouge Parish

Compensation: Special Entrance Rates have been established for Attorney job titles. The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours work based on specific criteria.

• Attorney 1 $27.08 hourly (AS-617)

• Attorney 2 $28.98 hourly (AS-618)

• Attorney 3 $32.02 hourly (AS-620)

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:

Shanita Smith

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DCFS

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.