Attorney 1, 2 or 3

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

We’re looking for an Attorney to join our Alcohol & Tobacco Control Unit!  

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

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for tax hearings and tobacco cash/credit hearings. Reviews and prosecutes applicant suitability issues.
• Prosecutes administrative violations of ATC laws. Oversees the preparation of formal written hearing decisions setting forth findings of facts the applicable law, and reasons for the decision. 
• Prepares legal document, submitted evidence, arranges the appearance of witnesses, issues subpoenas and presents cases before administrative judges.
• Develops and conducts agency-wide training on tobacco regulations, policies and procedures.
• Develops and conducts tobacco awareness and education programs at schools and other public venues.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty or WAE

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Attorney 1, 2 or 3.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.   

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER):

The Attorney 1 (AS-617) has a starting rate of: $27.08/hourly; $2,166.40 biweekly.

The Attorney 2 (AS-618) has a starting rate of: $28.98/hourly; $2,318.40 biweekly.

The Attorney 3 (AS-620) has a starting rate of: $32.02/hourly; $2,561.60 biweekly.

A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.  

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: 

Alexis Bowser 

Louisiana Department of Revenue 

Human Resources Division 

P.O. Box 66378

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Alexis.Bowser@la.gov