Attorney 1-3 (General Law)
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Attorney 1-3 (General Law)
Salary
$5,257.20 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
47/50389568/Atty/4.8.26-LR
Department
DOTD-Administration
Division
Section 47
Opening Date
04/08/2026
Closing Date
4/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
Attorney 1-3 (General Law Unit)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking motivated and detail-oriented attorneys to join the General Law Unit within the DOTD Legal Section. These positions provide critical legal support to the Department by advising on complex matters involving contracting, procurement, funding, finance, and regulatory compliance.
Under the supervision of an Attorney Supervisor and senior attorneys, incumbents serve as legal counsel to DOTD offices and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws. This role plays a key part in protecting the Department's legal and financial interests while supporting transportation initiatives that impact communities across Louisiana.
Attorneys in this role are responsible for drafting and reviewing Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs) and other specialized contracts, advising internal stakeholders, and supporting legal processes related to disputes, legislation, and rulemaking. Incumbents may also assist with or participate in negotiations, mediation, or litigation matters involving the Department.
This position is ideal for attorneys who are interested in public service, enjoy applying legal analysis to real-world operational issues, and are comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced government environment.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160580) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs) and other specialized contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protection of DOTD's interests
Provides legal advice and counsel to DOTD sections on contracting, procurement, funding, and regulatory compliance matters
Conducts legal research and prepares advisory opinions on assigned legal issues
Assists internal stakeholders, including project managers and leadership, in interpreting and applying state and federal laws
Supports legislative and regulatory activities, including drafting and reviewing proposed legislation and rules
Assists with Public Records requests and other compliance-related legal matters
Participates in or supports negotiation, mediation, and litigation activities involving the Department
Performs other related duties as assigned, including emergency or disaster support activities
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
Compensation: This position has Special Entrance Rates, which is an approved starting salary above the minimum of the pay range.
Attorney 1 - $2426.40/biweekly
Attorney 2 - $2596.00/biweekly
Attorney 3 - $2920.80/biweekly
Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possessextraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance withState Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.
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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Willard
Administrative Program Specialist - Legal
225-242-4667
melissa.willard@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any @type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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.
*** 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "N/A".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please @type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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Do you have litigation experience? If so, please explain in detail, including years, number of trials (bench or jury), and the subject area of litigation.
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Do you have experience with public records requests? If so, please explain with details.
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Do you have any legislative drafting or review experience?
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Do you have any legal experience drafting or reviewing memorandums of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, or cooperative endeavor agreements? If so, with which employer?
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Do you possess a current, valid license to practice law in Louisiana?
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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list your Bar Roll Number and the original issuance date of your license (mm/yy) below. If you answered 'No,' please enter 'N/A'.
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State of Louisiana
Address
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Phone
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Website
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