Attorney 1,2,3
Attorney 1,2,3
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USD 4099 - 8044
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About this Job
The Office of Mental Health Advocacy Service has a vacancy.
Our mission is to ensure that our clients voices are heard and that they receive every right and remedy afforded them under law.
Our goal is to provide high-quality legal counsel and representation to our clients address systemic issues that affect the rights of more than one client and require a remedy act as a clearinghouse for information relative to adults and children with mental health diagnoses and children in need of care and provide training to various individuals/agencies.
Make a real impact as anAttorney 1by giving children and vulnerable clients a strong voice in the legal this role youll advocate for clients rights represent children in need of care and protect patient rights in mental health proceedings. Youll conduct investigations file motions present cases in court and collaborate with agencies and providers to ensure fair outcomes. This is a hands-on opportunity to build your legal skills while advancing justice protecting rights and shaping brighter futures.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:
Represents clients in judicial commitment proceedings.
Complies with Supreme Court of Louisiana requirements to practice law in Louisiana including but not limited to education requirements to represent children in abuse and neglect cases.
Trains other staff members various mental health professionals and various groups in the community on the legal rights of patients and responsibilities of treatment providers.
Engages in regular and meaningful communication with the child including but not limited to face to face meetings with the child at the childs placement and/or other locations outside of the courthouse.
Conducts thorough continuing and independent investigations and discovery including but not limited to: Reviewing social service psychiatric psychological drug and alcohol medical law enforcement school court DSS provider and other records of the child.
Travels by personal vehicle to court to meet with clients to staff meetings and to other required locations. Submits timely requests for travel reimbursement.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This vacancy may be filled byjob appointment which is temporary in nature not to exceed 48 months. If filled as a job appointment the position may be converted to a probational appointment provided a vacant position becomes available and funding is available.
Location: New Orleans Region and surrounding area.
Career Progression:This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a Attorney 1 2 or 3.
This position is full-time. Establishing or continuing an outside practice is prohibited while being employed in this agency.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Candidate must posses a valid drivers license. Travel is required.
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 the 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.
For further information about thisposting please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:
Employment Type
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