NEOGOV · 23 hours ago
Attorney Supervisor
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,585/mo - $12,920/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana, focusing on Mental Health Advocacy Services. The Attorney Supervisor is responsible for supervising attorneys and support staff, managing caseload distribution, and ensuring high-quality legal representation for child welfare clients.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Fulfills duties of loyalty, confidentiality, advocacy and competent representation to clients
Continuously conducts study of applicable law and judicial decisions
Obtains copies of all pleadings and notices. Participates in discovery, negotiations, conferences and hearings. Informs other parties and counsel of the attorney's representation
Advises clients about their rights; Identifies and seeks to obtain appropriate resources for clients; counsels clients refusing medication and provides representation in administrative review proceedings and in judicial commitment proceedings
Engages in communication with clients, including, but not limited to, face-to-face meetings
Attempts to reduce delays in Child In Need of Care (CINC) proceedings, and advocates for timely permanence for the child
Advises the child about the case, the child's rights, the court system, the proceedings, counsel's role, expectations of the legal process, the risks and benefits of possible courses of action, and other relief; determines the client's desires and preferences in a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive manner
Advocates for the desires and expressed preference of the child and follows the child's direction throughout the case in a developmentally appropriate manner. To the extent that a child does not or will not express is/her desires and preferences about particular issues, determines and advocates for the child's best interest
Engages in regular and meaningful communication with the child, including but limited to face to face meetings with the child at the child's placement and/or other locations outside of the courthouse
Travels by personal vehicle to court, to meet with clients, to staff meetings and to other required locations. Submits timely requests for travel reimbursement
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. Contacts lawyers for other parties, Court Appointed Special
Advocates for the child placed with parents, guardians and/or caretakers of the child (with the permission of their attorneys)
Interviews individuals involved with the child; reviews relevant evidence; and attends treatment, placement and administrative hearings; other proceedings involving legal issues; and school conferences or staffing as needed
Attends treatment, placement, administrative hearings, and school conferences or staffing as needed
Files petitions, motions, answers, responses or objections as necessary
Attends and participates in all hearings and conferences with the court relevant to the child. Participates in mediation and settlement negotiations
Presents evidence, direct and cross-examines witnesses, offers exhibits, and provides independent evidence as necessary. Decides whether to call the client as a witness and ensures that the client is prepared to testify
Attempts to ensure client's presence at significant court hearings, except when counsel affirmatively waives the client's presence
Seeks to ensure continued representation of the child at all child-related conferences and hearings
Discuss the end of legal representation with the child and determines what contacts, if any, will continue between the child and his/her counsel
Provides mental patients with legal representation at all stages of their confinement
Prepares and files petitions for probable cause, revocation of conditional discharge and writs of habeas corpus on an individual case by case basis
Identifies and addresses violation of patient rights. Will advise and confer with hospital staff on patient rights and violation of these rights
Provides guidance, assistance, supervision and lead worker responsibilities to attorneys of lower rank as directed
Plans, organizes, coordinates and controls the work of this section of the agency as directed. Submits monthly reports on time
Coordinates legal representation of clients with other MHAS offices
Attends regular staff meetings and staff annual planning retreat
Accomplishes objectives on individual 'Management by Objective.' Develops strategy for implementation of systems improvements in the protection of patient rights and the rights of children
Effectuates systemic changes
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
Complies with Supreme Court of Louisiana requirements to practice law in Louisiana, including, but not limited to, continuing education requirements. Keeps in good standing concerning professional ethical requirements. Complies with the Louisiana Supreme Court's Special Rules for Cases Involving the Protection of Children
Qualification
Required
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law
Four years of experience as a practicing attorney
A valid driver's license is required for this position as travel is necessary
A valid bar license is required
Preferred
Preference will be given to current employees of MHAS
Benefits
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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.
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).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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