Attorney 1/2/3/4 (Legal Services) 0626

At Louisiana Housing Corporation , our mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain, safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing. We are transforming communities and changing lives. Each day this ongoing challenge is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who allocate federal and state funds to help low-to-moderate-income citizens to make their housing dreams a reality. LHC is looking for an Attorney to join our Legal Services Department. This position will interpret complex federal statutes and/or regulatory schemes and interpret and compose complex contractual agreements. Are you professional, possess organizational and time management skills, and work with integrity and ethics? You could be a candidate for our team if you have a valid Louisiana bar license in good standing. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Job Duties:

Prepares and/or reviews the preparation and negotiation of the more complex departmental contracts, requests for proposals, Notices of Funds Availability, fiscal notes, highly complex and specialized program contracts, complex leases, and multi-level finance loans. Creates closing documents for complex real estates and development transactions and creates loans for construction projects and the ongoing documents related to the compliance of program rules for each of those properties. Participate in roundtable and information sessions with the federal delegation which is not limited to district tours and correspondence specific to the impact of pending legislation. Offers input and feedback in programmatic creation, implementation, long-term compliance, and audits. Renders complex legal opinions on very specific program issues and on specialized high-level issues regarding the LHC, its Board, and its programs. Conducts complex and specialized legal and policy research, including very specialized housing program and tax rules, compliance regulations, and very complex ethics, administrative, and issues of professional conflicts. Monitors claims and litigation involving the LHC. Performs any other duties assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job Appointment or Probational appointment. How to

Appy:

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. • All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screening and complete a background screening. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Louisiana Housing Corporation 2415 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Human Resources Department cstanley@lhc.la.gov L ouisiana Housing Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. LHC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.