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ATTORNEY 1/2/3/4

L5

louisianagovBaton Rouge, LA7 days ago

$30.33 per hour

Occupations

LawyersLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Industries

Offices of LawyersLegal Counsel and ProsecutionRegulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
Attorney Position The Attorney position is a highly responsible legal role 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.
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. Job Duties and Other Information:
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, LaAppointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special DutyCareer Progression Group: Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4Compensation: Attorney 1: $30.33 per hour / $2,426.40 biweeklyAttorney 2: $32.45 per hour / $2,596.00 biweeklyAttorney 3: $36.51 per hour / $2,920.80 biweeklyAttorney 4: $39.07 per hour / $3,125.60 biweekly
Benefits: Insurance Coverage, Parental Leave, Holidays and Leave, Retirement
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$30.33 per hour

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Occupation

Lawyers

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

Posted

7 days ago

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