Attorney - General Counsel 1
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Attorney - General Counsel 1
Salary
$7,540.00 - $14,792.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
OGC 051226C ERG
Department
Division of Administration
Division
Office of General Counsel
Opening Date
05/12/2026
Closing Date
5/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
The Division o f Administration/Office of General Counsel has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-626.
This is an executive-level General Counsel position within the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Division of Administration (DOA), that serves as the primary legal support counsel for Facilities, Buildings, and Property within the DOA. Those agencies include the Office of Facility Planning and Control (FPC), Office of State Buildings (OSB), Office of State Lands (OSL), Office of Aircraft Services (OAS), and the Office of General Services (OGS). This highly complex position is responsible for the coordination and provision of all legal services on behalf of FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, OGS and is responsible for the overall management and direction of the activities of the OGC legal staff assigned to those agencies. Incumbent is further responsible for the training and development of all attorneys and support staff under their supervision.
The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:
Overseeing the state's capital construction program
Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
Development of the state budget
Providing technology services
Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus six 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=171500) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
-Serves as chief legal counsel for all facilities, buildings, and property on behalf of OGC and DOA and provides legal advice to the heads of those various agencies (FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, OGS) under the direction and supervision of the Executive Counsel. May represent and of these agencies in any court proceedings or mediations under the direction and supervision of the Executive Counsel. The incumbent is required to maintain an advanced knowledge of Louisiana Law, including the Louisiana Administrative Code, Louisiana Construction Code, and departmental regulations, as well as state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
-The incumbent provides proactive review of the rules identified in the Louisiana Administrative Code that impact FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, and OGS. Coordinates review with appropriate agency personnel to ensure that rules effectively represent the necessary business practices of the office. Identifies areas of noncompliance and drafts and/or assists in the drafting of necessary additions, revisions, or deletions.
-The position is expected to be knowledgeable of the Louisiana Public Records Law and to assist with responses to requests pursuant to this law within the custody or control of FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, and OGS. The position must be cognizant of all laws and attorney general opinions related to public records, specifically concerning exemptions and privileges including deliberative process, attorney-client privilege, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and comparable state privacy laws, and other exemptions and privileges under the Constitution. The position is expected to be familiar with the handling of public record requests, including but not limited to, scrutinizing documents to be submitted by the aforementioned agencies in response to a request; coordinating responses to public records requests with the Executive Counsel and any attorneys in OGC responsible for handling public records requests; assisting with identifying potential redactions within the documents for privileged and confidential information; and communicating such recommendations to the Executive Counsel and OGC.
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
-The position represents FPC in important litigation, mediation, and arbitration for a variety of construction litigation matters. Position represents the various aforementioned agencies in litigation regarding issues related to, but not limited to, delay and acceleration claims, scheduling claims, hidden or differing site conditions, failure to adequately man a job, change orders, construction punch lists, substantial completion, liquidated damages, and closeouts on construction projects. Incumbent will work independently as well as a member of the construction litigation team. Incumbent must have an understanding of the American Institute of Architects construction documents and supplemental conditions for use in State construction contracts. Opposing counsel are members of the state's largest and most successful law firms and are highly experienced in construction, fidelity and surety law.
-Incumbent is expected to review, analyze and interpret construction reports and test results of architects, engineers and laboratories, analyze their effect from a legal standpoint, and provide advice. Incumbent may prepare legal memoranda or advisory opinions concerning construction law, contracts law, public bid law, and other matters pertaining to FPC and the Division. Additionally, incumbent must provide advice and be able to negotiate construction contract activities with outside consultants, contractors, or Division representatives. Incumbent monitors construction activities and works to ensure construction progress as scheduled and according to specifications, and provides insight on how to best represent the Division's legal strategies.
-Incumbent negotiates and prepares documents related to various aspects of the FPC's business transactions, such as assignment contracts, cooperative endeavors, surety takeover agreements for construction contracts, and specialized emergency agreements.
-Incumbent is required to have knowledge of the state public lien and surety bond laws to negotiate claims with major surety companies on bid bonds, performance bonds and payment bonds issues.
-Incumbent is required to perform legal research applicable to the above activities and render opinions in matters upon which the law is unclear and where there is little or no jurisprudential precedent.
-Incumbent will serve as counsel on behalf of FPC in litigation and arbitration cases on issues involving FEMA public assistance.
-Incumbent will draft and review the drafting of in-house contracts, agency rules and regulations, and legislative proposals for FPC.
SUPERVISION OF LOWER LEVEL ATTORNEYS
-This position supervises and supports attorneys whose primary function is to oversee DOA agency-specific legal issues in the following offices: FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, and OGC. As such, this position must have a working knowledge of these areas in order to adequately supervise and to be prepared to handle complex transactions when necessary.
-This attorney will exercise supervision over all subordinate staff and perform duties, such as conducting yearly performance reviews; carrying out all LEO payroll functions, including reviewing and approving leave requests to ensure adequate office coverage and to manage employee leave balances; instructing subordinates regarding the performance of job duties, career progression, and personnel concerns; recruiting, disciplining, and praising employees; ensuring employee
compliance with CPTP standards; etc.
LEGISLATION: DRAFTING AND MONITORING
-Drafts and/or assists in the drafting of legislative proposals identified by the Executive Counsel or OGC addressing all functions of FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, and OGS for consideration by the Commissioner of Administration. Reviews existing legislation for compliance with the operational procedures of those agencies and identifies necessary procedural or legislative changes. Identifies circumstances where legislation could promote more effective administration of the duties of these agencies. Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Counsel, coordinates the tracking and monitoring of proposed legislation affecting the mission of OGC or any of the aforementioned agencies, and collaborates with OGC subject matter experts. Coordinates with staff to prepare legislative impact statements and fiscal notes, including finalizing drafts prior to submission to the Executive Counsel and OGC.
-The Commissioner of Administration or Executive Counsel may call upon incumbent to represent FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, or OGS before legislative committees providing testimony on legislative initiatives that impact the operations of these agencies. Prepares or coordinates the preparation of, edits, and/or reviews reports required by and submitted to the legislature. Provides review of all such finalized reports, identifying pertinent information to the Executive Counsel and CEO prior to submission.
CONTRACTS AND RFP's
-Prepares and/or reviews documents including contracts, memoranda of understanding, letters of agreement, professional service contracts, inter-agency transfer agreements, requests for proposals, invitation to bid, and other procurement documents under the direction and supervision of the Executive Counsel. Identifies the need for new or additional written procedures and recommends such to the Executive Counsel and agency heads.
-Assists in the review and performance monitoring of FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, and OGS contractors to ensure compliance with contractual provisions. Assists in identifying enforceable contractual provisions for inclusion in the monitoring plans. Provides initial in-house legal review of various procurement documents to ensure compliance.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
-Reviews policies and procedures of the office to identify areas and opportunities for operational efficiencies. Proactively reviews published documents and manuals on behalf of the various units. Provides feedback, and initiates discussions for improvement and accuracy of agency resources and guidelines. Reviews client instructions with consideration to both operational need and contractual provisions, identifying areas to strengthen compliance from contracted partners.
-Assists FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, and OGS agency heads by communicating with the various other state agencies concerning issues regarding facilities, property, and buildings. Renders legal advice and opinions to the Executive Counsel regarding all rules and regulations of FPC, OSL, OSB, OAS, and OGS, including all manuals, reports, and other programmatic documents. Reviews and/or prepares documents on behalf of OGC, ensuring they meet quality standards and effectively support the interests of the DOA.
VARIOUS DUTIES FOR OGC
-This attorney may be called upon to perform various duties for the Office of General Counsel on an as needed basis at the direction of the Executive Counsel.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Division of Administration employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
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.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:Erica.Gay@la.gov
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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