Closing Date: 12th July, 2026
Description:
About this Job:The Division of Administrative Law (DAL) is Louisiana's centralized administrative hearings panel. When disputes arise between government agencies and those they regulate, due process hearings should be fair and impartial, convenient to citizens, and conducted professionally. DAL is independent from the agencies served, preserving fairness and impartiality in administrative hearings.
The Division of Administrative Law is seeking a Attorney-General Counsel 2 to serve as the agency's chief legal counsel. This position provides legal advice to executive leadership, represents the agency in litigation and administrative proceedings, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Serves as the chief legal advisor to the Director on legal, regulatory, operational, and employment matters.
- Represents the agency in litigation, administrative proceedings, and other legal matters before state and federal courts.
- Provides legal guidance to executive leadership to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Civil Service Rules.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, agreements, policies, administrative rules, legislation, and other legal documents.
- Oversees agency appeals, records management, public records requests, and records retention compliance.
- Monitors legal developments, evaluates proposed legislation, and advises leadership on matters affecting agency operations.
- Develops and implements agency policies, strategic initiatives, and staff training programs, including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) compliance.
- Represents the agency before legislative committees, governmental entities, and professional organizations as directed.
- Supervises legal staff and performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:Applicants must have a license to practice law in Louisiana, be in good standing with the LSBA, and be a resident of Louisiana.
Location: This position may be domiciled in DAL's Baton Rouge office. Outside law practice is restricted.
Appointment Type: The position may be filled as a temporary job appointment, probational appointment, promotion, detail to special duty, or non-competitive reemployment.
Compensation: The maximum amount listed for the salary range is the amount a person can make throughout their career in the position and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay at the time of hire.
Travel: Travel may be required within the state, with occasional overnight stays.
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 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. *
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) for individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) for individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Izzy Piland
Human Resources
Izzy.Piland@civilservice.la.gov
Human Resources
Izzy.Piland@civilservice.la.gov