State of Louisiana
Position Overview
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 make their housing dreams a reality.
Only permanent classified Louisiana Housing Corporation employees are eligible to apply for this Internal promotion and you must be in possession of a valid license to practice law in the state of Louisiana.
This candidate provides supervision of legal staff and technical assistance to the LHC Board of Directors, Executive Management and all Program Administrators and Managers within the Corporation for various major and extensive programs, including, but not limited to, and other housing and building programs. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus six years of experience as a practicing attorney. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and control the work activity and assignments of all subordinate staff.
Provide an overall review of the technical legal work being performed and assigned to subordinate staff.
Render final decisions and opinions on all technical legal interpretations of policy and regulations of the corporation and work closely with the Attorney General's office in obtaining legal clarification and interpretation on controversial federal and state law rulings.
Serve as the lead counsel on all program litigation and represent the Corporation in more complex and important litigation before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.
Oversee the preparation and review of all contracts and bid requirements to see that the Corporation and state statutory standards are satisfied.
Assist the Director of Governmental Affairs with the analysis and interpretation of existing and proposed legislation to determine its impact on the Corporation's policies, practices, programs, and operations.
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.
All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screening and complete a background screening.
Contact Information Louisiana Housing Corporation
2415 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Human Resources Department
cstanley@lhc.la.gov
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Equal Opportunity Employer Louisiana Housing Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model for individuals with disabilities. LHC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, 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.
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Only permanent classified Louisiana Housing Corporation employees are eligible to apply for this Internal promotion and you must be in possession of a valid license to practice law in the state of Louisiana.
This candidate provides supervision of legal staff and technical assistance to the LHC Board of Directors, Executive Management and all Program Administrators and Managers within the Corporation for various major and extensive programs, including, but not limited to, and other housing and building programs. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus six years of experience as a practicing attorney. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and control the work activity and assignments of all subordinate staff.
Provide an overall review of the technical legal work being performed and assigned to subordinate staff.
Render final decisions and opinions on all technical legal interpretations of policy and regulations of the corporation and work closely with the Attorney General's office in obtaining legal clarification and interpretation on controversial federal and state law rulings.
Serve as the lead counsel on all program litigation and represent the Corporation in more complex and important litigation before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.
Oversee the preparation and review of all contracts and bid requirements to see that the Corporation and state statutory standards are satisfied.
Assist the Director of Governmental Affairs with the analysis and interpretation of existing and proposed legislation to determine its impact on the Corporation's policies, practices, programs, and operations.
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.
All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screening and complete a background screening.
Contact Information Louisiana Housing Corporation
2415 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Human Resources Department
cstanley@lhc.la.gov
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Equal Opportunity Employer Louisiana Housing Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model for individuals with disabilities. LHC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, 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.
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