Attorney 1/2/3 - Legal Services 0929

At Louisiana Housing Corporation, our mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain, safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing. We are transforming communities and changing lives. Each day this ongoing challenge is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who allocate federal and state funds to help low-to-moderate-income citizens to make their housing dreams a reality. LHC is looking for an Attorney to join our Legal Services Department. This position will interpret complex federal statutes and/or regulatory schemes and interpret and compose complex contractual agreements. Are you professional, possess organizational and time management skills, and work with integrity and ethics? You could be a candidate for our team if you have a valid Louisiana bar license in good standing. 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.Job Duties:

• Responsible for developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement and material management process for the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services.
• Monitor, review, and analyze bids and quotes, including the negotiation of service agreements and contracts.
• Draft and review contracts and internal policies to ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.
• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances.
• Examine deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property.
• Analyze technical information, write reports about development proposals or issues, and establish work plans for the conduct and completion of environmental assessments.
• Provide strategic compliance support to help ensure corporate initiatives and business processes comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job Appointment or Probational appointment. Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Attorney 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.

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. *

All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screening and complete a background screening.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Louisiana Housing Corporation 2415 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Human Resources Department [email protected]

Louisiana Housing Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. LHC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.