Attorney 1/2/3

Posting number: 418-227861-JAS

Department: DPS-Office of Management & Finance

Job classification: ATTORNEY 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Legal, Public Safety, Miscellaneous, Attorney

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The Department of Public Safety (DPS), Public Safety Services (PSS), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

We’re looking for attorneys to join our legal division — a proactive, people-focused team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. The attorney will serve as an attorney/legal advisor in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Legal Affairs.

If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

• Litigates routine cases before trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals under the supervision of a higher-ranking attorney.

• Assists higher-ranking attorneys in preparing major or complex cases for trial by drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, and preparing legal memoranda and briefs.

• Initiates claims and legal actions to recover monies owed to the state.

• Assists in drafting proposed legislation.

• Drafts proposed rules and regulations and reviews those prepared by administrative officers to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Investigates alleged violations of statutes, rules, and administrative regulations.

• Prepares advisory opinions for review by a higher-ranking attorney.

• Prepares and reviews legal documents, including contracts, licenses, deeds, and abstracts.

• Conducts legal research and analyzes applicable laws related to assigned cases and activities.

• Conducts administrative hearings and renders decisions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, or 3.
• Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”link 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Joel Sunsin

Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B Address: 7979 Independence Blvd STE 201 Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Ph:

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Assistant Secretary