Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Legal Services)

Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Legal Services)

Salary

$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DCE-OSEC-2026-227648-IGA

Department

DCE-Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About this Job

Office of the Secretary - Office of Legal Services

The Office of the Secretary serves as the departments 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, Legal, Public Information Office, Technology Assessment, and the State Energy Office.

The Legal Division provides various legal services to all areas within DCE. They review contracts and other documents that could have liability implications for DCE or the state. Additionally, the Legal Division coordinates public records requests for the Department.

The incumbent independently manages a diverse legal portfolio, advises leadership on statutory and regulatory compliance, and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures that support the agency's mission. Work is performed with substantial independence and requires strong judgment, analytical ability, and understanding of applicable state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Serves as the dedicated contact for the Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) on legal matters related to C&E and LOSCO
• Provides legal advice to (C&E) management and executive leadership on statutes, rules, policies, and procedures related to C&E and LOSCO.
• Advises on policy and program implementation to ensure consistency with legal authority and risk management practices.
• Conducts advanced legal research and prepares legal opinions, briefs, and memoranda on complex or precedent-setting issues.
• Represents the agency and LOSCO in administrative hearings, mediations, and judicial proceedings.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Attorney General or outside counsel as appropriate.
• Prepares and reviews pleadings, motions, and other legal filings.
• Advises on regulatory compliance, enforcement actions, and administrative procedures.
• Participates in the development and review of agency policies and internal procedures to ensure legal sufficiency.
• Collaborates with internal divisions, external partners, and other government entities to address shared legal concerns.
• Performs additional related duties in support of the agency's legal and operational objectives as directed by the supervisor, Executive Counsel, and/or executive leadership

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

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.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

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

How To Apply:

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

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 Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you currently licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

02

• PLEASE NOTE: Experience as a licensed attorney will only be credited on and after the date (mm/yy) you gained your law license. If you do not provide the issue date, we will be unable to credit any experience listed. If you answered yes to the question above, please list your Bar Roll Number and the original issuance date of your license (mm/yy). If you answered no to the question above, please type "N/A".

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm