Closing Date: 6th August, 2026
Description:
About this Job:This position serves as an attorney in the Executive Division's Legal Section of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent provides advanced and specialized legal representation and assistance to all areas of the CPRA in support of its overall mission.
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
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, Attorney 2, Attorney 3, or Attorney 4 depending on level of experience.
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Attorney 4 is $144,893 annually.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Attorney 1 $2,426.40
Attorney 2 $2,596.00
Attorney 3 $2,920.80
Attorney 4 $3,125.60
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals 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.
Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, you may contact:
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Prepares, reviews, and negotiates legal documents such as cost share agreements, funding agreements, and memoranda of understanding involving state and federal agencies, with a focus on funding streams like those from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and GOMESA
- Provides legal research, document review, and analysis on various complex legal issues pertaining to the state's coastal program
- Works closely with CPRA executive staff, state and federal agencies, external attorneys, and public/private entities involved in projects, offering guidance on legal, contractual, and procedural issues
- Advises CPRA executive staff, engineers, scientists, and contract counsel on legal matters related to public works construction projects, focusing on the Public Works Act, Public Bid Law, and general construction law
- Provides guidance on the interpretation and application of construction contracts, plans, specifications, and scheduling, as well as issues related to insurance and surety bonds
- Reviews public bid and procurement contracts, ensuring compliance with laws governing the implementation of integrated coastal protection projects by CPRA
- Collaborates with land rights experts and attorneys to address property acquisition, servitude issues, and oil and gas pipeline matters, while researching and analyzing complex land rights and ownership issues, and supporting legal matters related to the BP Deepwater Horizon settlement and other coastal funding streams
- Assists CPRA in litigation, including preparing pleadings, motions, and supporting outside counsel in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals as needed
- Represents or assists CPRA in legal, legislative, and regulatory proceedings concerning integrated coastal protection and restoration efforts
- Reviews CPRA records, documents, and policies to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines, including those related to contractual instruments
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, Attorney 2, Attorney 3, or Attorney 4 depending on level of experience.
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Attorney 4 is $144,893 annually.
There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:
Attorney 1 $2,426.40
Attorney 2 $2,596.00
Attorney 3 $2,920.80
Attorney 4 $3,125.60
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals 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.
Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov
