NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
LEGAL SPECIALIST
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$4,156.90/mo - $8,181.80/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Legal Specialist for the Division of Administration's Disaster Recovery Unit. This role involves providing specialized guidance on recovery program areas and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provide workflow support on special project tasks that are assigned on a short, medium or long-term basis in the disaster recovery programs and mitigation and resiliency programs funded with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
Detailed to work with various programs or team leaders to provide legal support where needed. Program assignments may be changed based on agency needs
Ensure assigned projects and tasks comply with applicable local, State and federal regulations, Action Plan Amendments, Federal Register Notices, public laws, as well as the terms of all agreements with OCD
Provide workflow support for project and program stakeholders and other sections of the agency, relative to: preparation of action plans, development of policies and procedures, procurement processes, coordination of use of CDBG funds with other public and private funding sources, interagency transfer agreements, memoranda of understanding, sub-recipient agreements, technical assistance in CDBG requirements and program policies and procedures, handling of public record requests, analysis and advice on legislative instruments and/or on property law and title issues
Work on individual grant or loan files in various programs under the direction of legal counsel with respect to grant or loan noncompliance or default, construction disputes, or other issues, which may arise within the implementation of programs, including, as assigned: Tracking file activities and preparing communication/status reports
Participating in conferences with grant recipients and borrowers
Participating in file workout strategies and development of workout agreements
Drafting communications with grantees, borrowers and third parties involved in deadlines, hearings, judicial sales, workout scenarios and other legal communications
Tracking and reporting on matters in litigation, including all deadlines, hearings, and judicial sales
Drafting pleadings, memoranda and discovery instruments
Conducting research
Maintaining dispute/litigation files and providing other litigation support
Attending and summarizing depositions
Qualification
Required
Possession of a license to practice law in the state of Louisiana
Two years of experience as a practicing attorney
Preferred
Experience working on Disaster Recovery or CDBG-related programs
Experience with state procurement and public works projects
Experience with construction programs/projects/contracts (residential/commercial)
Experience coordinating with multiple agencies
Experience with compliance or monitoring programs/projects/contracts
Microsoft office proficient, particularly in Word and Excel
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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