Attorney 1/2

Posting number: ETH-ATTY1-072826

Department: Ethics Administration

Job classification: ATTORNEY 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Legal, Attorney

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At the Louisiana Board of Ethics, we strive to be the premier source and authority for information and direction on the application of the statutory provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics, Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act, creating an environment where elected officials, public employees, candidates and lobbyists of our great state may operate in a manner to instill public confidence.

Our mission is to administer and enforce Louisiana’s conflicts of interest legislation, campaign finance registration and reporting requirements, and lobbyist registration and disclosure laws to achieve compliance by governmental officials, public employees, candidates, and lobbyists and to provide public access to disclosed information.

The Louisiana Board of Ethics is seeking an attorney to serve as legal counsel to the Louisiana Board of Ethics by providing advisory opinions, assisting with litigation and enforcement actions, interpreting ethics and disclosure laws, and educating public officials, employees, and the general public on compliance requirements.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

• Attend Board of Ethics meetings and, under the supervision of a higher-level attorney, present requests for advisory opinions, investigation reports,  and staff reports.
• Provide legal advice on the interpretation and application of the Code of Governmental Ethics, Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, Lobbyist Disclosure Acts, and conflict of interest provisions of the gaming laws.
• Prepare legal documents, including advisory opinions, consent opinions, charges, and general correspondence.
• Represent and assist with litigation on behalf of the Board of Ethics, including administrative hearings, court appearances, legal research, and preparation of subpoenas and legal pleadings.
• Provide guidance to the public, elected officials, and public employees on ethics laws and disclosure requirements; advise on filing of advisory opinion requests and complaints.
• Deliver educational speeches and seminars to explain ethics, laws, and disclosure requirements.
• Handle enforcement litigation for noncompliance with campaign finance, lobbyist, and financial disclosure reporting requirements, including legal pleadings, hearing preparation, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Review disclosure reports and records to determine compliance with applicable ethics and disclosure laws.

• Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment (probation in lieu of promotion), detail to special duty, or non-competitive reemployment.
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1 or 2.
• Other information:Candidates with litigation experience, as well as strong oral argument, writing, and organizational skills, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• 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 willnotbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• For further information about this vacancy contact: Jasmine Worley Human Resources P.O Box 94111 Baton Rouge, LA 70804

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

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