Attorney 1-3
Location: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is at the momment seeking for Attorney 1-3 right now, this occupation will be placed in Louisiana. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license to practice law in the state of Louisiana.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleg! es and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools a! nd Colleges.
This position is located within the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Executive Division and may be filled as a temporary job appointment. There are 2 vacancies to be filled. As part of a career progression group, vacancies may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the candidate. The maximum salary for the Attorney 3 level is $93,517.00. Incumbent performs advanced and specialized legal services and guidance to CPRA in support of its role as the lead trustee agency in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Such work shall include but is not limited to assisting CPRA with the performance of its duties in connection with the Deepwater Horizon explosion. This position r epresents CPRA at assessment meetings, and assists with the preparation and reviewing of associated legal documents; communicates and meets with the staff of the governor’s office, other state agencies, and private industry attorneys, regardi! ng issues relating to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the application of Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) and other relevant laws and regulations . Other duties include: Drafts and/or reviews contracts, Memorandum of Understanding, Cooperative Endeavor Agreements, and other related documentation and acts as the CPRA legal liaison with external attorneys and state and local entities concerning legal and contractual issues. Confers with and provides legal information and guidance to engineers, scientists, administrators, in-house and contract attorneys, and contractors to enable them to initiate and complete their respective activities. 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. List ALL work exper! ience on the official State application . Applicants can check the stat! us of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message What it Means Application received Your application has been submitted successfully. Checking for required test score We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test. Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position. Referred to hiring manager for review Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview. Position filled Someone has been selected for the position. Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position. For further information about this vacancy contact: Pamela B. H! arrell, HR Manager Human Resources Management 225-342-2298 pamela.harrell@la.gov
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To assist an attorney of higher rank in the preparation of court cases and/or advisory opinions and may litigate and/or prepare advisory opinions in cases of a routine nature.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
General from a higher ranking attorney, administrative law judge, or other agency administrator/executive.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used in all agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Attorney 2 by the level of supervision received and the level of expertise required in the preparation of legal opinions/courts cases assigned or hearings conducted.
Examples of Work:
ATTORNEY:
Litigates routine cases in trial and appellate courts and before administrative tribu! nals under the supervision of a higher ranking attorney.
Assis! ts an attorney of higher rank in preparing major or complex cases for trial by drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, writing legal memoranda and briefs.
Enters claims for collecting monies due the state.
Assists in preparing proposed legislation.
Drafts tentative rules and regulations and reviews rules, regulations, and bulletins prepared by administrative officers for conformity to the law.
Investigates reports of violations of statutes and administrative rules and regulations.
Prepares advisory opinions for review by a higher ranking attorney.
Prepares or reviews legal documents, including contracts, licenses, deeds, and abstracts.
Researches laws applicable to the above activities.
To conduct hearings and to render decisions.
ATTORNEY--ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES/REFEREES:
Convenes hearings that are of a routine nature; issues subpoenas; administers oaths; hears testimony; con! siders evidence; examines witnesses; maintains order; rules on motions, objections, admissibility of evidence and procedure; prepares and issues decisions and orders based upon all evidence gathered, research of pertinent statutes, pertinent jurisprudence, and independent assessment of acts based on credibility of witnesses and evidence.
Conducts pre-trial conferences with the attorneys to resolve preliminary issues and narrow the scope of the hearing to the facts actually in dispute.
Determines if there are jurisdictional or procedural issues to be disposed of and if so, decides the most appropriate manner (i.e. a limited hearing, an order to brief the issue, an order to amend the pleadings, a status conference, etc.) to address these issues.
Secures, compiles, and maintains all records of adjudications. Ensures that accurate records are maintained in the proceedings that evidence is properly marked and included in the case record, and that audio! recordings are accurately marked and properly indexed and stores.
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Conducts a continuous study of the current statues, regulations and case law related to areas of law for which hearings are assigned.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Louisiana Department of State Civil Service.
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:28:30 GMT