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Attorney 1/2/3/4 DPS-Office of Management & Finance Baton Rouge, LA Job Details 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Bar Full Job Description Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-221147-JAS Department DPS-Office of Management & Finance Opening Date 05/14/2026 Closing Date 5/21/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The Office of Legal Affairs is a statutorily created distinct budgetary office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services. The Office of Legal Affairs is responsible, in accordance with applicable laws and under the supervision and direction of the Deputy Secretary, for providing legal consultation and representation to the other offices within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services. We're looking for attorneys to join our legal division — a proactive, people-focused team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. The attorney will serve as an attorney/legal advisor in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Legal Affairs, Office of Motor Vehicle Section. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Demonstrating Persistence:

The ability to maintain sustained effort and focus to achieve goals, especially when facing slow progress, setbacks, or obstacles

Solving Problems:

The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges. If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you! Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

The Office of Motor Vehicles Attorney is tasked with providing legal assistance to the Office of Motor Vehicles at a specialist/subject matter expert level regarding legal matters involving driver's licenses and vehicle registrations, as well as Driving School regulation. The attorney shall represent the Office of Motor Vehicles in state administrative law and civil courts regarding licensure suspensions and appeals. The attorney will also help with generalized legal assistance and representation as required by the Deputy General Counsel for the Office of Motor Vehicles. Oversee specific legal implementation of litigation regarding commercial motor vehicle and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) matters for the Office of Motor Vehicles and assists in the preparation of a legal strategy. Provide legal support services to the Office of Legal Affairs and the Office of Motor Vehicles Driving School regulation and other generalized matters. Serves as an assistant to the Deputy General Counsel for the Office of Motor Vehicles regarding litigation and legal representation for the Department of Public Safety and Correction (DPS&C) Public Safety Services (Department), Office of Motor Vehicles, in the performance of matters in state appellate courts and federal civil courts. Represents OLA at meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by various federal, interstate, state, parish, municipal, and parochial agencies, political subdivisions, advisory groups, and other organizations concerned with or having business with the Office of Motor Vehicles. Stay up to date on the needs of the Office of Motor Vehicles and training of the office with regards to licensure. Provide training and guidance as required to meet the needs of the office. Provide complex legal research for the Office of Legal Affairs, either generalized when ordered by a supervising attorney or specifically in the area of the FMCSA.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression:

This position does participate in a Career Progression Group Attorney 1/2/3/4 .

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Joel Sunsin/Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst 7979 Independence Blvd., Suite 201 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-925-6068 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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