ATTORNEY 1/2/3/4

Office of the Secretary Division: Executive Counsel Legal Location: East Baton Rouge Parish

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The Attorney 1/2/3/4 is a highly responsible legal position which consists of providing legal counsel to and representation on behalf of Louisiana Works. Duties are generally performed independently with broad supervision from either the General Counsel or the Executive Counsel.

Louisiana Works’ Legal Department provides legal advice, opinions, and services within respect to all Louisiana Works programs. The Legal department represents the agency in litigation and enforcement actions; provides legal services with respect to the Agency’s legislative initiatives; is primarily responsible for assisting Agency programs in developing and promulgating administrative regulations, and represents and advises the agency in employment related matters, and assist in the department of agency policy (s).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 Details:

• Serves as the primary agency attorney handling legal matters, administrative appeals, and litigation involving TANF, FITAP, the Kinship Care Subsidy Program, SNAP Employment and Training, and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services programs. Represents the agency before administrative tribunals and state and federal courts, preparing legal pleadings, briefs, and other necessary documents.
• Provides legal research, opinions, and recommendations on employment law, agency contracts, procurement matters, bid protests, subpoenas, and data requests.
• Provides legal counsel and representation to Louisiana Works and its various offices and departments, including Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Development, Management and Finance and Rehabilitation Services
• Travels throughout Louisiana, including occasional overnight travel, to support agency programs and legal proceedings.
• Ensures compliance with applicable legal requirements and supports internal and external audits.
• Performs other related legal duties as assigned.

Position Specific Details: Location: Baton Rouge, La Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group: Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level: Attorney 1 Attorney 2 Attorney 3 Attorney 4

Compensation:

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of the following; Attorney 1: $30.33 per hour / $2,426.40 biweekly Attorney 2: $32.45 per hour / $2,596.00 biweekly Attorney 3: $36.51 per hour / $2,920.80 biweekly Attorney 4: $39.07 per hour / $3,125.60 biweekly

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 applications 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 applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy [email protected]

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154.