ATTORNEY

Overview

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The Louisiana Department of Treasury has one vacancy in the Administration division. This position provides legal support to all divisions of the Louisiana Department of Treasury. The Attorney drafts and reviews contracts, legislation, and policies, advises leadership on legal and administrative matters, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact public finance projects, represent Treasury in legislative and regulatory settings, and contribute directly to the state’s financial integrity and operations.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to Treasury divisions and executive leadership
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents
• Review and assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs), procurements, and solicitations
• Draft, analyze, and interpret legislation affecting Treasury operations
• Ensure departmental compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Develop, review, and update departmental policies and procedures
• Support public finance activities, including bond-related matters and financial services contracts
• Represent the Department before legislative committees, boards, and external stakeholders
• Advise staff on public records, ethics, and administrative law requirements
• Coordinate with other state agencies, legal counsel, and external partners as needed

Compensation:

• This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $27.08/hour.
• This position is eligible for retention pay of up to $1.00 per hour for each hour worked.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Attorney 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty or Classified Temporary Appointment.

If filled as a probational appointment, this position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months.

Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

Location: This position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish. Applicants must select this parish on their application to indicate that they are available to work in the parish of this vacancy.

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment requirements being met including, but not limited to, drug screen, background check, credit check, previous employment verification and/or references.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the Federal Government’s E-verify system.

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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…