Attorney 1/2/3/4
About The Position
The Attorney 1/2/3/4 is a highly responsible legal position providing legal counsel to and representation on behalf of Louisiana Works. Duties are generally performed independently under broad supervision from the General Counsel or Executive Counsel. The Legal Department provides legal advice, opinions, and services across Louisiana Works programs; represents the agency in litigation and enforcement actions; supports legislative initiatives; assists programs with developing and promulgating administrative regulations; and advises and represents the agency in employment-related matters and policy development. The role serves as the primary agency attorney for legal matters, administrative appeals, and litigation involving TANF, FITAP, the Kinship Care Subsidy Program, SNAP Employment and Training, and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services. It represents the agency before administrative tribunals and state and federal courts, and provides legal research, opinions, and recommendations concerning employment law, contracts, procurement, bid protests, subpoenas, and data requests. The attorney also advises and represents Louisiana Works offices and departments, including Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Development, Management and Finance, and Rehabilitation Services. The position is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and requires travel throughout Louisiana, including occasional overnight travel. It also supports compliance with applicable legal requirements and internal and external audits.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
Responsibilities
- Serve 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.
- Represent the agency before administrative tribunals and state and federal courts.
- Prepare legal pleadings, briefs, and other necessary documents.
- Provide legal research, opinions, and recommendations on employment law, agency contracts, procurement matters, bid protests, subpoenas, and data requests.
- Provide legal counsel and representation to Louisiana Works and its offices and departments, including Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Development, Management and Finance, and Rehabilitation Services.
- Travel throughout Louisiana, including occasional overnight travel, to support agency programs and legal proceedings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and support internal and external audits.
- Perform other related legal duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
