Attorney Iv; Class Code 7027

overview

advanced responsible professional and some supervisory work in providing counsel for a municipal agency; and related work as required.

• a license to practice law in the state of louisiana.
  your eligibility to practice law in the state of louisiana will be verified through the louisiana state bar association website.
• five (5) years of full-time experience as a practicing attorney.
• a valid driver's license.
  before appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify licenses claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

note: candidates will be required to use their personal vehicles for work.

note: this position requires a one-year probationary period.

note: the background investigation for positions within the office of inspector general may include a polygraph examination.

background check: the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications: applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the maximum number of applications has been received. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date. Paper applications must be submitted on the official application form and must be received in the department of city civil service, 1340 poydras street, suite 900, new orleans, louisiana, before the close of business on the final filing date.

delay in the mail: the department of city civil service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the department of city civil service in writing of any address changes.

minimum age: the minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other process prohibited or limited by the louisiana state child labor law.

working test period: effective august 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

substance abuse testing: the city of new orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for certain positions where the health, welfare, and/or safety of the public, co-workers, and the individual employee is at risk will undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.

medical examination: a medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions, and/or transfers. A medical screening, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

good moral character: good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine, and other penalties.

applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the department of city civil service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

veterans preference: veterans (as defined in article x, section 10(2) of the constitution of the state of louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses, and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided…