Go Back
- Supplemental Information
The Division of Administrative Law (DAL) is Louisiana's centralized administrative hearings panel. When disputes arise between government agencies and those they regulate, due process hearings should be fair and impartial, convenient to citizens, and conducted professionally. DAL is independent of the agencies served, preserving fairness and impartiality in administrative hearings.
DAL seeks candidates with excellent written and oral communication skills. Employees are responsible for preparing formal written opinions containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, the rationale for the decision and judgment.
Applicants MUST have a license to practice law in Louisiana, be in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), and be a resident of Louisiana. This position is domiciled in DAL's Baton Rouge office. Outside law practice is restricted.
This is a temporary, fully remote, full-time or part-time* Attorney WAE position in DAL, who drafts decisions and drafts orders for review by the Administrative Law Judges.
*Based on the workload and needs of the agency, Attorney WAE positions may work full-time or part-timeThis posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies within the agency.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
- Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
- Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with drafting decisions and drafting orders for review by Administrative Law Judges. Experience with administrative hearings, trial practice, or working for a court is preferred. DAL seeks organized individuals who can work independently, meet deadlines, and manage a significant workload. Candidates should be comfortable operating basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, and be capable of learning to effectively utilize DAL’s computerized case management system and telephonic and video conferencing technologies.
The maximum amount listed for the salary range is the amount a person can make throughout their career in the position and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay at the time of hire.
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above 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 applications 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.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) for individuals with disabilities.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mrs. Faustinn Weimer
Human Resources
P.O. Box 94111
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Faustinn.Weimer@la.gov- Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.- Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To serve as a senior attorney in a legal unit and serve as a specialist of the most complex law areas.
Level of Work:
Program Manager.
Supervision Received:
Broad review from an Attorney--Deputy General Counsel 1 or equivalent/higher ranking attorney, administrative law judge, or other agency administrator/executive. Note: Attorney 4's should not report to an Attorney Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
May supervise a lower ranking attorney or administrative law judge.
Location of Work:
May be used by all agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from other Attorney jobs by the level of independence exercised, supervision received, supervision exercised, and the complexity of the specialized programmatic areas or hearings conducted. The Attorney 4 is intended to be a specialist level. Not all staff level positions will be allocated to the Attorney 4 job.
Differs from Deputy General Counsel 1 by subordinate relationship.- Examples of Work
ATTORNEY:
Prepares formal written opinions containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, the rationale for the decision, and judgment.
Prepares orders in response to motions filed by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Maintains accurate and timely transaction records in DAL's case management system. Submits accurate and timely transactions regarding actual work hours in the state employees online system.
Other duties as assigned by the director or deputy general counsel.
Maintains a high ethical standard as to conflicts of interest affecting the agency, and reports suspected violations of the DAL's Code of Judicial Conduct to the Director.
May serve as lead-worker over attorneys of lower rank. May supervise a lower ranking attorney.
Prepares and reviews the preparation and negotiation of contracts, requests for proposal, and other legal documents.
Drafts and reviews the drafting of new legislation.
Advise department officials on their highest profile and complex legal problems.
Serves as chief regional/district legal counsel for a state department/agency/office having program offices, in an assigned geographic region, and is responsible for independently providing highly technical legal direction, advice, assistance, consultation, representation and having a direct influence on the operations of the regional/district program offices.
- $5,119 - $10,038/month
