Attorney ; General Law Unit

47/202466/Atty
123/1.16.26-LR

Section 47 - Legal

Attorney 1-3 (General Law Unit)

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The position is in the General Law Unit of the DOTD Legal Section. Under the oversight of an attorney supervisor and other senior attorneys, this position is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Department regarding the application of and compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including those pertaining to contracting and procurement, funding and finance, and permitting and joint use agreements.

Incumbents are also responsible for drafting of Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and other specialized contracts in order to meet the needs of the Department. Incumbents may represent the department in negotiation, mediation, or litigation in connection with claims for damages suffered by the department, disputes relating to the General Law Unit's areas of expertise, or otherwise, as assigned. Incumbents also provide support to their supervisor and Legal Section management in connection with legislation and rule promulgation, and perform other tasks as assigned.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and Other Specialized Contracts: Research, develops, drafts, and reviews Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs) and other specialized contracts between the Department and private and public parties, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Ensures that all provisions of assigned CEAs or contracts comply with all applicable laws and protect the interests of the Department to the extent practicable.
• Advice and Counsel Regarding Contracting and Procurement: Provides advice and counsel to Sections of the Department responsible for contracting and procurement activities, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Incumbent is required to be knowledgeable of state and federal laws governing the Department's contracts, including applicable provisions of Titles 48 and 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 23 of the United States Code, 2 C.F.R. 200, and other related federal regulations applicable to contracting and procurement.
• Advice and Counsel Regarding Funding and Finance: Provides advice and counsel to Offices and Sections of the Department responsible for funding and finance activities, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Incumbent is required to be knowledgeable of state and federal laws governing funding sources and the expenditure and accounting of funds, including the Louisiana Constitution, applicable provisions of Titles 48 and 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, state appropriations acts, Title 23 of the United States Code, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and other related state and federal statutes and regulations applicable to funding and finance.
• Advice and Counsel Regarding Permitting and Joint Use Agreements: Provides advice and counsel to Sections of the Department responsible for permitting activities and joint use agreements, as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Attorney Supervisor over the General Law Unit. Incumbent is required to be knowledgeable of state and federal laws governing Permitting and Joint Use Agreements, including applicable provisions of Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 23 of the United States Code, and other related state and federal statutes and regulations applicable to permit issuance or joint use agreements.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.

Compensation:

• Attorney 1 - $2166.40/biweekly
• Attorney 2 - $2318.40/biweekly
• Attorney 3 - $2561.60/biweekly

In addition to the SERs, it is also entitled to the following Progressive Premium Pay rates for hours actually worked.

• 0 months to less than 2 years - $1.00/hour
• 2 years to less than 4 years - $1.50/hour
• 4 years or…