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- About this Job
The LMVC is dedicated to fostering a fair, competitive, and transparent motor vehicle and recreational product industry in Louisiana. Through diligent regulation and licensing, we strive to protect consumers, promote public safety, and support the economic well-being of Louisiana. We are committed to preventing fraud, ensuring honest competition, and maintaining the integrity of the industry. Our experienced team maintains the highest standards of integrity, passion, and respect while delivering exceptional service to the citizens of Louisiana and all licensees. The In-House Attorney serves as the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission’s primary legal advisor and lead counsel, providing independent legal guidance that directly shapes agency operations. The role manages the Commission’s most significant legal matters, enforcement actions, administrative and court litigation, complaint resolution and informal proceedings, rulemaking, contracts and procurement support, and legislative analysis, while advising leadership and Commissioners in public-meeting settings.
Key Competencies needed to succeed
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Adjusts tone and behavior to support connection and resolve conflict.
Displaying Professionalism: Follows policies, meets expectations, and communicates clearly and respectfully across situations
Influencing Others: Persuades through clear, audience-aware messaging; uses feedback and emotional awareness to influence effectively.
Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
Negotiating Agreements: Prepares in advance, communicates clearly, and works toward fair, mutual solutions while adapting as needed.
Thinking Critically: Analyzes key info, weighs evidence, and draws logical, well-supported conclusions from credible sources.
Thinking Strategically: Aligns actions with long-term goals; considers evidence, trends, and stakeholder needs when making decisions
What makes the opportunity exciting or unique?- Direct impact: Your advice will influence how the Commission regulates, enforces, and modernizes operations across Louisiana’s motor vehicle marketplace.
- Variety and visibility: A rare blend of litigation, administrative enforcement, mediation, policy, contracts, and legislative work.
- Mission-driven work: Protect consumers, ensure fair competition, and strengthen regulatory integrity in a complex, fast-moving industry.
- Leadership access: Regular interaction with Commissioners and executive leadership, with meaningful autonomy and responsibility.
- Shaping the future: Opportunity to help improve complaint processes, strengthen rulemaking, and support operational modernization that can define the agency for years.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Responsible for independently providing legal direction, advice, assistance, consultation, and representation to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission (LMVC), with direct influence on agency operations.
Represent the LMVC in litigation and other contested matters involving LMVC licensees or any person or business subject to the Commission’s authority, including proceedings before trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals.
Provide mediation and facilitate the informal resolution of consumer and/or licensee complaints filed with the LMVC against another licensee, when appropriate.
Represent the LMVC during informal and formal proceedings related to complaints against a licensee or any person or business subject to the Commission’s authority.
Represent the agency in procedural and substantive legal and regulatory matters involving combined regulatory and legal issues.
Prepare, review, and assist in the negotiation of contracts, requests for proposals (RFPs), and other legal documents.
Draft and review proposed legislation and legislative amendments; analyze proposed legislation to determine potential impacts on the Commission; and provide support to the Commission during the Louisiana Legislative Session, as needed.
Provide direction and support regarding the interpretation and implementation of new statutes that directly impact the LMVC’s regulatory authority and its functions as a Louisiana board/commission.
Prepare for and support the Commission’s rulemaking process through the Division of Administration.
Attend and participate in all Commission public meetings and any other meetings where legal counsel’s attendance is required.
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, correspondence, and other documents necessary to perform the duties described above.
Perform administrative functions related to the position, including completing required travel and expense documentation.
Advise Commission officials on high-profile and complex legal matters.
Adhere to all applicable Louisiana State Civil Service policies and all LMVC policies and procedure
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: UNCLASSIFIED
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: Depends on qualifications.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order 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 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 will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Angela Flannery
Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission
(504) 838-5207
alflannery@lmvc.la.gov
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