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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

ATTORNEY 4

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,375/mo - $10,546/mo

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Attorney 4 to join the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ), which is dedicated to providing effective services to youth. The Attorney 4 will handle complex legal issues, provide expert counsel, and represent the agency in various legal matters including litigation and administrative hearings.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead attorney for internal disciplinary processes, including reviewing investigative reports, maintaining disciplinary records, drafting and approving disciplinary letters, settlement agreements, and representing OJJ in Civil Service hearings and appeals

Represent the Deputy Secretary in complex litigation before federal, state, and city courts. Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and appellate work; interview staff, youth, and witnesses; provide legal counsel to regional offices and facilities

Review criminal records of potential detention center employees

Analyze and interpret legislation impacting the agency; serve on committees as needed

Provide assistance to other agency attorneys and serve as Ethics Liaison

Conduct training on disciplinary processes

Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel

Qualification

Louisiana license to practice lawLitigation experienceLegal counsel expertiseAdministrative hearingsSupervisory skillsTraining abilitiesEthics liaison

Required

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law

Three years of experience as a practicing attorney

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

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).