Ethics Attorney: Public Sector Compliance & Litigation

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Board of Ethics is seeking an attorney to serve as legal counsel, delivering advisory opinions, assisting with litigation and enforcement actions, and educating public officials and the public on ethics and disclosure requirements. This role supports compliance with the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act.

Qualifications include a current Louisiana license to practice law and strong litigation, writing, and oral-argument

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice law.
• Litigation and advisory experience is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret ethics and disclosure laws and provide guidance to public officials.

Responsibilities

• Attend Board of Ethics meetings and present requests for advisory opinions and staff reports.
• Provide legal advice on ethics laws and apply campaign finance and lobbyist acts.
• Prepare advisory opinions, consent opinions, charges, and general correspondence.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

The Louisiana Board of Ethics is seeking an attorney to serve as legal counsel, delivering advisory opinions, assisting with litigation and enforcement actions, and educating public officials and the public on ethics and disclosure requirements. This role supports compliance with the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act.

Qualifications include a current Louisiana license to practice law and strong litigation, writing, and oral-argument