This job has closed.

NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Attorney 1-3 (General Law Unit)

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$4,693.87/mo - $8,044/mo

NEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) which focuses on developing and maintaining safe infrastructure. The Attorney 1-3 position in the General Law Unit is responsible for providing legal counsel regarding state and federal laws, drafting contracts, and representing the department in legal matters.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Research, develops, drafts, and reviews Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs) and other specialized contracts between the Department and private and public parties, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Ensures that all provisions of assigned CEAs or contracts comply with all applicable laws and protect the interests of the Department to the extent practicable

Provides advice and counsel to Sections of the Department responsible for contracting and procurement activities, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Incumbent is required to be knowledgeable of state and federal laws governing the Department's contracts, including applicable provisions of Titles 48 and 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 23 of the United States Code, 2 C.F.R. 200, and other related federal regulations applicable to contracting and procurement

Provides advice and counsel to Offices and Sections of the Department responsible for funding and finance activities, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Incumbent is required to be knowledgeable of state and federal laws governing funding sources and the expenditure and accounting of funds, including the Louisiana Constitution, applicable provisions of Titles 48 and 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, state appropriations acts, Title 23 of the United States Code, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and other related state and federal statutes and regulations applicable to funding and finance

Provides advice and counsel to Sections of the Department responsible for permitting activities and joint use agreements, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Incumbent is required to be knowledgeable of state and federal laws governing Permitting and Joint Use Agreements, including applicable provisions of Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 23 of the United States Code, and other related state and federal statutes and regulations applicable to permit issuance or joint use agreements

Qualification

Louisiana license to practice lawState lawsFederal lawsContract draftingLegal counselMediation skillsLitigation skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law

Benefits

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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.

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).