Attorney Supervisor (Legal Services)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Job summary

State of Louisiana – Office of Legal Services in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced attorney to lead a team of staff attorneys, provide legal guidance to executive leadership, and supervise litigation and administrative proceedings.

The position requires a Louisiana license to practice law and four years of experience as a practicing attorney, with responsibilities spanning policy development, statutory interpretation, and courtroom representation.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff attorneys to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal standards and agency objectives.
• Manages attorney workloads, establishes priorities, and ensures timely completion of legal assignments.
• Provides ongoing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback to subordinate attorneys.
• Reviews legal work products, including briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and opinions, for quality and legal sufficiency.
• Oversees litigation activities and plans, assigns, and reviews the preparation of briefs and other work incidental to litigation and court proceedings.
• Provides strategic direction on complex or high‑risk litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Represents the agency in administrative hearings, mediations, and judicial proceedings as needed.
• Provides legal advice and guidance to executive leadership, division directors, and program staff on complex legal and policy matters.
• Advises on statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, enforcement actions, and administrative procedures.
• Supports policy development and implementation to ensure legal sufficiency and consistency across the department.
• Assists in developing internal procedures, best practices, and training materials for legal staff.
• Promotes consistency in legal interpretation and application across the Department.
• Performs additional related duties in support of the agency’s legal and operational objectives as directed by supervisor, Executive Counsel, and/or executive leadership.

Job description

About This Job

The Office of the Secretary – Office of Legal Services The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Conservation and Energy (DCE), in charge of its policy, administration, and operations. The Office of the Secretary is comprised of the Office of Management and Finance, Internal Auditor, the Office of Legal Services, Public Information Office, Technology Assessment, and the State Energy Office.

The Office of Legal Services provides various legal services for all areas of DCE. They provide legal guidance to department leadership, represent the agency in court, at the Legislature, and at administrative hearings, they assist in drafting policies, regulations and orders, and they review contracts and other documents impacting DCE or the state. Additionally, the Office of Legal Services coordinates public records requests for the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff attorneys to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal standards and agency objectives.
• Manages attorney workloads, establishes priorities, and ensures timely completion of legal assignments.
• Provides ongoing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback to subordinate attorneys.
• Reviews legal work products, including briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and opinions, for quality and legal sufficiency.
• Oversees litigation activities and plans, assigns, and reviews the preparation of briefs and other work incidental to litigation and court proceedings.
• Provides strategic direction on complex or high‑risk litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Represents the agency in administrative hearings, mediations, and judicial proceedings as needed.
• Provides legal advice and guidance to executive leadership, division directors, and program staff on complex legal and policy matters.
• Advises on statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, enforcement actions, and administrative procedures.
• Supports policy development and implementation to ensure legal sufficiency and consistency across the department.
• Assists in developing internal procedures, best practices, and training materials for legal staff.
• Promotes consistency in legal interpretation and application across the Department.
• Performs additional related duties in support of the agency’s legal and operational objectives as directed by supervisor, Executive Counsel, and/or executive leadership.

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

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

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

The Department of Conservation and Energy is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment‑related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

• 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.

The Department of Conservation and Energy is a participant in the E‑Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
• Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Human Resources - Department of Conservation and Energy - PO Box 94396 - Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396 - Email: [e-mail]