ATTORNEY 4

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

ATTORNEY/ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES/REFEREES:

• Conducts public, adversarial, evidentiary hearings throughout the state involving a constitutionally protected property right and involving various, highly complex legal issues; examines or cross-examines witnesses as necessary to fully develop the facts; rules on the admissibility of evidence; rules on procedural matters; administers the oath to witnesses and maintains judicial decorum.
• Independently weighs the testimonial and documentary evidence presented, assesses the credibility of witnesses, and determines the facts.
• Researches and interprets the applicable law and jurisprudence; applies the law to the facts found and independently reaches a decision; prepares and issues a formal written decision containing findings of fact, conclusions of law, the rationale for the decision and the judgment. 
• Participates in the peer review process as directed to ensure only the highest quality written decisions and orders are issued to the parties. 
• Develops an accurate record of the proceedings by ensuring: that the proceedings are recorded; that the exhibits offered, proffered or introduced into evidence are adequately marked for identification and are physically placed in the record; that the sound recordings are accurately labeled; and that, if necessary, an index of testimony is prepared indicating at what point on what recording each witness testified and the nature of the examination. 
• Decides whether, as a matter of law, the case should be disposed of without a hearing on the merits and orders limitations on the scope of the hearing; decides whether requested subpoenas are relevant and orders/declines the issuance of subpoenas; decides whether there is good cause shown and grants/denies requests for continuance.

Position-Specific Details:
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. 

Statutory Requirements: Due to statutory requirements, applicants who possess at least eight years or more experience practicing law will be preferred.

• Administrative Law Judges must have been engaged in the actual practice of law for at least five years prior to their appointment at DAL (La. R.S.49:994).
• Administrative Law Judges at DAL are placed in a pool and pulled at random to be selected to serve on the Ethics Adjudicatory Board. To serve on this board, the attorney must have two years of experience as an Administrative Law Judge with the Division of Administrative Law and not less than ten years in the practice of law (La. R.S.42:1141.2).

Preferred Qualifications:

• DAL seeks candidates with excellent written and oral communication skills. Administrative Law Judges/Attorney 4 employees are responsible for conducting professional administrative proceedings and writing clear decisions that are easy for parties to understand.

• Experience with administrative hearings, trial practice, or working for a court is preferred. DAL seeks organized individuals who are able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage a significant caseload. Candidates should be proficient in operating basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, and be capable of learning to effectively utilize DAL's computerized case management system and telephonic and video conferencing technologies.

Appointment Type: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies within the agency. The position(s) may be filled as a temporary job appointment, probational appointment, promotion, detail to special duty, or WAE. 

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:
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 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:
Izzy Piland
Human Resources
[email protected] 

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