Attorney 4
About The Position
The Division of Administrative Law (DAL) is Louisiana's centralized administrative hearings panel. DAL is independent from the agencies served, preserving fairness and impartiality in administrative hearings. The role involves conducting public, adversarial, evidentiary hearings throughout the state involving constitutionally protected property rights and complex legal issues. The attorney will examine witnesses, rule on evidence and procedural matters, maintain judicial decorum, weigh evidence, determine facts, research and interpret law, and prepare formal written decisions. The position also involves developing an accurate record of proceedings, deciding on case disposals without hearings, ruling on subpoenas, and granting or denying continuances.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
- Three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Must be in good standing with the LSBA.
- Must be a resident of Louisiana.
Nice To Haves
- Eight years or more experience practicing law.
- Five years of actual practice of law prior to appointment at DAL.
- Two years of experience as an Administrative Law Judge with the Division of Administrative Law and not less than ten years in the practice of law (to serve on the Ethics Adjudicatory Board).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with administrative hearings, trial practice, or working for a court.
- Organized individuals who are able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage a significant caseload.
- Proficient in operating basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Word.
- Capable of learning to effectively utilize DAL's computerized case management system and telephonic and video conferencing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Conducts public, adversarial, evidentiary hearings throughout the state involving a constitutionally protected property right and involving various, highly complex legal issues.
- Examines or cross-examines witnesses as necessary to fully develop the facts.
- Rules on the admissibility of evidence.
- Rules on procedural matters.
- Administers the oath to witnesses and maintains judicial decorum.
- Independently weighs the testimonial and documentary evidence presented, assesses the credibility of witnesses, and determines the facts.
- Researches and interprets the applicable law and jurisprudence.
- Applies the law to the facts found and independently reaches a decision.
- Prepares and issues a formal written decision containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, the rationale for the decision and the judgment.
- Participates in the peer review process as directed to ensure only the highest quality written decisions and orders are issued to the parties.
- Develops an accurate record of the proceedings by ensuring that the proceedings are recorded, that exhibits are adequately marked and placed in the record, that sound recordings are accurately labeled, and that an index of testimony is prepared if necessary.
- Decides whether the case should be disposed of without a hearing on the merits and orders limitations on the scope of the hearing.
- Decides whether requested subpoenas are relevant and orders/declines the issuance of subpoenas.
- Decides whether there is good cause shown and grants/denies requests for continuance.
Benefits
- Travel may be required within the state, with occasional overnight stays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
