Attorney 4 - Legal
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Attorney 4 - Legal
Salary
$6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LDOE50519854-042326CN-LEGAL
Department
Education-State Activities
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
4/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA
Office of Legal Services
Job Focus Area
The Department's attorneys provide legal advice and conduct research for Department staff. They may also represent the Department before administrative and judicial tribunals; make presentations to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), the legislature, and other public forums; provide assistance, information, and training to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), community resource partners, and the public; and perform other duties in support of public elementary and secondary education.
The responsibilities of this position include monitoring and ensuring compliance, as well as providing legal advice on issues related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., the Louisiana Children with Exceptionalities Act, and their implementing regulations. The role focuses on managing all pertinent legal issues concerning exceptionality-related disputes and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
This position also manages, monitors, and evaluates statewide compliance with federally and state-mandated procedures, statutes, and regulations; advises Department staff on legal matters; and recommends, reviews, and drafts legislation and regulations.
Candidates with the following skills, abilities, and experience are encouraged to apply:
Experience relative to issues concerning Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and/or the Louisiana Children with Exceptionalities Act.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
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=171470) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The responsibilities and duties of this position are:
Monitoring and ensuring compliance as well as provide legal advice and conduct legal research and investigations related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et. Seq., the Louisiana Children with Exceptionalities Act and their implementing regulations.
Work with parents and local education agencies and their legal representatives to resolve exceptionality related disputes.
Conduct formal state complaint investigations and issue written decisions related to exceptionality related complaints.
Provide the Department of Education with legal analysis and advice concerning special education program management and federal reporting.
Represent the Department in judicial proceedings at trial and appellate levels.
Assist in preparation and review of Department contracts, request for Proposals, Memorandum of Understanding, Interagency agreements and other legal documents affecting individuals with disabilities.
Work with other staff in matters as assigned by the supervisory attorney and executive counsel.
Review of proposed state and federal legislation
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire .
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 notbe 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:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ldoejobs@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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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Do you have experience in providing legal advice relative to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ?
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If you answered "Yes," please indicate the nature of the job you held while providing such advice, as well as the length of time you served in that position. If you answered "No" to the previous question, enter "N/A."
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Do you have experience in providing legal advice relative to the Louisiana Children with Exceptionalities Act ?
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If you answered "Yes," please indicate the nature of the job you held while providing such advice, as well as the length of time you served in that position. If you answered "No" to the previous question, enter "N/A."
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Do you have any experience with complaint investigations involving exceptionality-related disputes in educational settings?
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If you answered "Yes," please describe your experience. If you answered "No" to the previous question, enter "N/A."
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Do you have any experience with litigation of special education matters?
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Do you have experience with meditation of special education disputes?
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If you answered "Yes," please describe your experience. If you answered "No" to the previous question, enter "N/A."
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Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? (please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are not considered to be employees of the Department of Education):
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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
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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