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
Classified
Job Number
221922
Department
LA Real Estate Commission
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
Our mission is to serve and protect the public interest in real estate transactions and other real estate-related activities. We accomplish this by maintaining a tradition of open government; providing fair and equitable administration and enforcement of the Louisiana Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules and Regulations; and through the development of progressive education programs that promote knowledge, ethics, and advancement of the real estate industry.
About this Position:
The Commission seeks an Attorney-General Counsel 1to serve as the chief legal advisor for both the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board, providing authoritative legal guidance on administrative, civil, and regulatory matters. Reporting to executive leadership, this position functions as the agency's legal director and senior regulatory officer, advising leadership and board members, supporting enforcement actions, attending open meetings, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, overseeing complex compliance and investigative matters, coordinating legislative and governmental relations, and ensuring agency decisions are legally sound, transparent, and consistent with state and federal law.
In addition to serving as lead legal counsel, this position provides strategic oversight and supervision within the Regulatory Compliance and Investigative functions, guiding complex enforcement matters and supporting agency operations through policy development, legislative coordination, and government relations. The General Counsel represents the agencies before legislative bodies and collaborates with state partners to support effective regulation and consumer protection across Louisiana.
If you are an experienced legal professional who values public service, sound judgment, and regulatory integrity, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful statewide impact.
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:
As anAttorney-General Counsel 1, you will serve as the chief legal advisor for the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. In this role, you will:
Provide legal advice and guidance to agency leadership and board members on administrative, regulatory, and enforcement matters
Interpret and apply the Louisiana Real Estate License Law, Commission Rules, and other applicable state and federal laws
Represent the Commission and Board in hearings, investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation
Draft and review legal documents, including legal opinions, findings, consent agreements, contracts, and official correspondence
Attend Commission and Board meetings to provide legal counsel and ensure compliance with open meetings and public records laws
Support regulatory compliance, investigative functions, and legislative and governmental relations activities
Coordinate with outside counsel, state agencies, and other governmental partners as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience, but not to exceed $56.27/hr.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tiffany Williams
Louisiana Real Estate Commission
225-925-1923
twilliams@lrec.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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Do you have specialized legal knowledge and experience relative to the Administrative Procedure Act (La. R.S. 49:950 et seq)? If yes, please describe in detail.
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Do you have legal experience representing state agencies in civil litigation or formal administrative proceedings? If yes, please describe in detail.
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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice law?
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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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