Closing Date: 12th March, 2026
Description:
About this Job:Office of the Secretary – Office of Legal Services
The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Conservation and Energy (DCE), in charge of its policy, administration, and operations. The Office of the Secretary is comprised of the Office of Management and Finance, Internal Auditor, the Office of Legal Services, Public Information Office, Technology Assessment, and the State Energy Office.
The Office of Legal Services provides various legal services for all areas of DCE. They provide legal guidance to department leadership, represent the agency in court, at the Legislature, and at administrative hearings, they assist in drafting policies, regulations and orders, and they review contracts and other documents impacting DCE or the state. Additionally, the Office of Legal Services coordinates public records requests for the Department.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Conservation and Energy (DCE), in charge of its policy, administration, and operations. The Office of the Secretary is comprised of the Office of Management and Finance, Internal Auditor, the Office of Legal Services, Public Information Office, Technology Assessment, and the State Energy Office.
The Office of Legal Services provides various legal services for all areas of DCE. They provide legal guidance to department leadership, represent the agency in court, at the Legislature, and at administrative hearings, they assist in drafting policies, regulations and orders, and they review contracts and other documents impacting DCE or the state. Additionally, the Office of Legal Services coordinates public records requests for the Department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
This Attorney 1, 2, or 3 position within the Office of Legal Services (OLS), located in the Legal Division of the Office of the Secretary (OSEC), independently manages complex and high-impact legal matters for the department. The role provides high-level litigation support, legal analysis, policy development, and advisory services, often involving sensitive or high-profile issues. The incumbent oversees a diverse legal portfolio, advises leadership on compliance with state and federal laws, and helps develop and implement policies that support the agency's mission, exercising substantial independence and advanced legal judgment. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. The Department of Conservation and Energy is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources
Department of Conservation and Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email: _DCE-HumanResources@LA.Gov
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
This Attorney 1, 2, or 3 position within the Office of Legal Services (OLS), located in the Legal Division of the Office of the Secretary (OSEC), independently manages complex and high-impact legal matters for the department. The role provides high-level litigation support, legal analysis, policy development, and advisory services, often involving sensitive or high-profile issues. The incumbent oversees a diverse legal portfolio, advises leadership on compliance with state and federal laws, and helps develop and implement policies that support the agency's mission, exercising substantial independence and advanced legal judgment. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Serves as the primary legal point of contact for assigned program areas, providing counsel to leadership, division directors, and staff.
- Advises on complex legal issues, including statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, administrative law, enforcement actions, and litigation risk.
- Interprets and applies federal and state laws, administrative codes, and relevant court decisions affecting agency programs.
- Drafts, reviews, and approves legal documents such as rules, contracts, MOUs, cooperative agreements, and related instruments.
- Conducts advanced legal research and prepares legal opinions, briefs, memoranda, and other written analyses on complex or precedent-setting matters.
- Monitors and evaluates legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments impacting agency operations and mission.
- Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation and provides recommendations and guidance to leadership.
- Represents the agency in administrative hearings, mediations, and judicial proceedings.
- Coordinates legal strategy, case management, and litigation support with the Attorney General's Office and/or outside counsel.
- Performs additional related duties to support the agency's legal, regulatory, and operational objectives as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. The Department of Conservation and Energy is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources
Department of Conservation and Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email: _DCE-HumanResources@LA.Gov
