Attorney 1,2 - Baton Rouge, United States - State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana Baton Rouge, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

This position is under the direct supervision of the Attorney Deputy General Counsel.

Incumbent assists the Commission's Office of Executive Counsel/Legal Division in representing Commission Staff by acting as a lead attorney in matters pending before the Commission; assists the Executive Counsel in advising the Executive Secretary and Commissioners on legal issues related to the regulation of public utilities; assists the Transportation Division in advising Division staff, the Executive Secretary, and Commissioners on legal issues related to the regulation of common carriers or contract carriers; must possess a working knowledge of federal and state utility laws, rules, and regulations.

A Louisiana license to practice law is required.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Attorney 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Please note that the salary range provided by the Civil Service website encompass any attorney position within civil service for Attorney 1 or 2 positions, and not the range the Commission is able to offer.

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 fully 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.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications shall be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Sara Simpson

Human Resources - LA Public Service Commission

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license to practice law in the state of Louisiana.

Function of Work:

To assist an attorney of higher rank in the preparation of court cases and/or advisory opinions and may litigate and/or prepare advisory opinions in cases of a routine nature.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
General from a higher ranking attorney, administrative law judge, or other agency administrator/executive.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
May be used in all agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Attorney 2 by the level of supervision received and the level of expertise required in the preparation of legal opinions/courts cases assigned or hearings conducted

ATTORNEY:

Litigates routine cases in trial and appellate courts and before administrative tribunals under the supervision of a higher ranking attorney.

Assists an attorney of higher rank in preparing major or complex cases for trial by drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, writing legal memoranda and briefs.

Enters claims for collecting monies due the state.

Assists in preparing proposed legislation.

Drafts tentative rules and regulations and reviews rules, regulations, and bulletins prepared by administrative officers for conformity to the law.

Investigates reports of violations of statutes and administrative rules and regulations.

Prepares advisory opinions for review by a higher ranking attorney.

Prepares or reviews legal documents, including contracts, licenses, deeds, and abstracts.

Researches laws applicable to the above activities.

To conduct hearings and to render decisions.

ATTORNEYADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES/REFEREES:

Convenes hearings that are of a routine nature; issues subpoenas; administers oaths; hears testimony; considers evidence; examines witnesses; maintains order; rules on motions, objections, admissibility of evidence and procedure; prepares and issues decisions and orders based upon all evidence gathered, research of pertinent statutes, pertinent jurisprudence, and independent assessment of acts based on credibility of witnesses and evidence.

Conducts pre-trial conferences with the attorneys to resolve preliminary issues and narrow the scope of the hearing to the facts actually in dispute.

Determines if there are jurisdictional or procedural issues to be disposed of and if so, decides the most appropriate manner (i.e. a limited hearing, an order to brief the issue, an order to amend the pleadings, a status conference, etc.) to address these issues.

Secures, compiles, and maintains all records of adjudications.

Ensures that accurate records are maintained in the proceedings that evidence is properly marked and included in the case record, and that audio recordings are accurately marked and properly indexed and stores.

Conducts a continuous study of the current statues, regulations and case law related to areas of law for which hearings are assigned.

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