Attorney Iii; Class Code 7026

Position: ATTORNEY III (CLASS CODE 7026)
Location: New Orleans

overview

very responsible legal work providing legal counsel to administrative personnel as well as assisting in the preparation and conduct of cases before courts, administrative boards, or commissions; and related work as required.

qualifications

three (3) years of full-time experience as a practicing attorney.

a valid driver's license.
* applicants must have an excellent driving record.

a license to practice law in the state of louisiana.
* your eligibility to practice law in the state of louisiana will be verified through the louisiana state bar association website.

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify licenses claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

note: pay above the minimum for superior qualifications may be granted under civil service commission rule iv sec. 2.7 based on a review of the applicant pool, candidate's verified experience, education, and/or possession of related certifications.

note: candidates will be required to use their personal vehicles for work.

note: this position requires a one year probationary period.

a qualifying review of licenses and experience.

examination status

this is a non-competitive original entrance examination in accordance with civil service rule v, section 8.1(b) of the city civil service rules.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board)

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check

the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications

applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

delay in the mail

the department of city civil service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the department of city civil service in writing of any address changes.

general age requirement

the minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the louisiana state child labor law.

working test period

effective august 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

substance abuse testing

the city of new orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all…