Attorney 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4818477) Apply  Attorney 1-3 Salary $3,904.00 - $7,658.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 205304 Department SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East Opening Date 02/04/2025 Closing Date 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information This position reports to the Human Resources Director for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East (SLFPAE). The position will serve as Employment Law subject matter exert and Human Resources Compliance Officer. The person serving in this position will represent the agency in employment law matters, advise on employment law and the state's classified service, conduct compliance training, advise on process improvement, draft, review and/or advise on policy administration, prepares and/or reviews he preparation of contracts, requests for proposal, and other legal documents. NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level: Attorney 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160580) Attorney 2 Attorney 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=160600) No Civil Service test score or assessment 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. *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: Shannon West Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East swest@floodauthority.org (504) 286-3132 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. Job Concepts 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. Examples of Work CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 40% Employment Law + Provides guidance and interpretation to HR team regarding continuous performance management, progressive disciplinary process, complaint and dispute resolution including grievance procedures, employee suspensions, demotions, and terminations, supervisor/employee relations, and other work-related issues. + Ensures appropriate and consistent interpretation, application of, and compliance with associated policies, acceptable management practices, procedures and relevant employment and labor laws. + Works with the Human Resources team to conduct internal investigations stemming from employee complaints as appropriate. + Drafts, reviews and edits Loudermill letters as appropriate. Assist in the review of legal cases as requested by supervisor. + Participates as appropriate in hearings. + Coordinates resolution of policy-related inquiries from Human Resources colleagues, management, employees, and job applicants. + Represents agency in litigation related to discrimination, retaliation, or other employment law or State Civil Service Rule violation. + Conducts investigations of internal discrimination/harassment claims and prepare letters of determination of complaints with conclusions; may assist in the preparation of written responses to external charges filed. 30% Compliance + Advises on the creation and updates to the agency's administrative policies and procedures as they relate to human resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local governmental agencies. + Works with the Legal Department with responding to public records requests. + Submits written reports, documents, and supporting data of any human resources compliance issues in a timely manner. + Monitors changes in laws and regulations relevant to the organization. + Advises on response for resolution of policy-related inquiries emanating from employees, job applicants or the public. + Manages legal cases resulting from Civil Service Appeals, EEOC complaints, etc. + Advises on the creation and updates to the agency's administrative policies and procedures as they relate to human resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local governmental agencies. 20% Risk Assessment + Provides guidance on assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance issues. + Investigates breaches of compliance and implements corrective measures. + Oversees regular compliance audits and prepare reports for management or regulatory authorities. + Reports to the HR Director all unlawful complaints of discrimination & retaliation. 5% Draft and/or Review Documents + Drafts, reviews, and advises on contracts to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 5% Training and Education + Works with HR team to provide training to HR professionals and management on employment law compliance. Performs work as necessary and as directed to support all HR functions, activities and programs within the Human Resources Department. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus two years of experience as a practicing attorney. Critical thinking and analytical skills with solid knowledge of federal, state, and local labor law to effective research, investigate, interpret, analyze and evaluate/advise on employee relations issues; draw sound conclusions that are factually based. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize and manage workflow and projects. Work accuracy and data integrity for reporting information is extremely important. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you possess a current, valid license to practice law in Louisiana? + Yes + No 02 If you answered yes to the question above, please list your Bar Roll Number and the original issuance date of your license (mm/yy). If you answered no to the question above, please type "N/A". 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