Louisiana Legislative Auditor

ATTORNEY 1/2

Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  $28.16 - $55.27/hr  •  Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Posting number: A12-224234-8326KK

Department: Louisiana Works

Division: Office of Workers' Compensation

Job classification: ATTORNEY 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Miscellaneous, Attorney

Office of Workers Compensation
Division: Second Injury Board
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish


Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Please be prepared to submit a "Letter of Good Standing "


The Attorney 1/2 will provide direction, advice, assistance, and consultation to the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA), the Deputy Assistant Secretary, and the Administrative Program Manager over the Second Injury Board on programmatic, technical, and legal issues to ensure compliance with the Office of the Attorney General and state laws.

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

  • Reviews medical records; drafts motions and memoranda; attends depositions; and represents the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA), including the Fraud Section and Second Injury Board, at hearings in district courts and workers’ compensation courts throughout the State of Louisiana. Travels to depositions, court hearings, and other legal proceedings as required.
  • Manages a caseload involving OWCA litigation, including Fraud Section matters, Second Injury Board cases, and appeals.
  • Responds to discovery requests and subpoenas in a timely and legally compliant manner.
  • Interprets and analyzes complex legal documents, statutes, regulations, and case law.
  • Drafts legal memoranda related to non-litigated workers’ compensation matters.


Position-Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group: Attorney 1 or Attorney 2

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
Attorney 1
Attorney 2

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of the following;
Attorney 1: $30.33 per hour / $2,426.40 biweekly
Attorney 2: $32.45 per hour / $2,596.00 biweekly


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 applications 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 applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
kedrick.kennedy@la.gov

The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-515

Louisiana Legislative Auditor

About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Year Founded
1848
Website
la.gov
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