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Attorney-General Counsel 1

Salary

$6,585.00 - $12,920.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

ORM 101325 ERG

Department

Division of Administration-Risk Management

Opening Date

10/13/2025

Closing Date

10/20/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Risk Management has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-624.

The Office of Risk Management administers the state’s risk management program and self-insurance fund. ORM is solely responsible for managing all state insurance coverage, both purchased and self-insured, for workers’ compensation, property, and casualty exposures. ORM is also responsible for managing all tort claims made against the state or any of its agencies, whether or not they are covered by the self-insurance fund.

At the designation of the Commissioner of Administration, ORM also serves as the State of Louisiana public facilities sub-recipient representative for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grants under Subpart G, Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations.

ORM contracts with a third party administrator to provide claims adjusting and loss prevention services, however ORM retains its authority to authorize and approve all claims negotiations and settlements.

ORM consults with its insured agencies on safety and loss control; provides for elevator inspections, jurisdictional boiler inspections, and testing of electrical equipment at state facilities; reviews agency contracts for insurance and indemnity clauses; issues certificates of insurance; and maintains valuations of state-owned property.

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:

+ Overseeing the state’s capital construction program

+ Working to provide state and federal grants for community development

+ Development of the state budget

+ Providing technology services

+ Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services

+ Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=171500) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Direction, supervision, and monitoring of the litigation unit staff:

1) Determines, reviews, and approves work assignments to litigation unit staff;

2) Conducts staff meetings to discuss operational issues and status of lawsuits and other projects;

3) Monitors staff progress, evaluates results, and documents performance;

4) Identifies staff development needs and assures training is accomplished;

5) Reviews recommendations and approves process changes to achieve greater productivity and efficiency within the unit;

6) Provides guidance and assistance in resolving complex problems and issues;

7) Performs CPM performance planning and review sessions;

8) Conducts interviews for vacant positions as needed and provides hiring recommendations to State Risk Director.

Management, oversight, and administration of all tort litigation and litigation management activities:

Counsels and assists the State Risk Director, Assistant Director, administrators, managers and staff regarding litigated claims involving various state agencies under the risk management program utilizing a working knowledge of all phases/disciplines of tort litigation. This includes general liability, maritime, workers’ compensation, road hazards, civil rights, transportation and medical malpractice claims. Oversees the direction and outcome of approx. 3,000 litigated claims annually, including the responsiveness and effectiveness of 200+ assigned defense counsel.

Serves as the primary liaison with the Department of Justice Litigation Division (DOJ) and private contract counsel on behalf of ORM. Discusses and coordinates with DOJ on the appointment of private contract counsel; evaluates and makes recommendations on the transmittals seeking ORM concurrence on attorney appointments prior to execution by the State Risk Director. Identifies and reviews existing and potential conflicts of interest of assigned counsel, and seeks consensus with DOJ on acceptable conflict waivers. Reviews and seeks consensus with DOJ on all removals of cases to federal court or remanding of cases from federal to state court. Reviews and seeks consensus with DOJ on stipulations of liability, waiver of jury trials, bifurcations of trial, and proceedings before a federal magistrate.

Directs and collaborates with ORM staff on the annual review and update of the ORM-DOJ Interagency Agreement and its supporting documents. Reviews and advises on issues concerning billing for legal services by both private contract counsel and DOJ.

Reviews and evaluates petitions and complaints for coverage provided through the ORM coverage documents (defense and/or indemnity). Coordinates and seeks consensus with DOJ on these issues.

Reviews, analyzes and evaluates all Requests for Settlement Authority (RSA) with a requested monetary amount of $200,000 or more. Upon request by the claims supervisor, manager, or administrator, reviews and advises on any other RSA that may involve legal issues or implications in which direction is sought.

Leads and directs ORM claims council, case staffing meetings, and strategy team meetings, which may include representatives from DOJ, private contract counsel, ORM’s third party administrator, and the insured agency, as needed, with the goals of providing a 360? analysis of the possible case outcomes and securing a consensus on strategy to provide the best resolution.

Attends and monitors trials, mediations, and appellate/other hearings as needed or required.

Drafts and/or coordinates the creation of forms, proposals, policies, and language, as needed, to be used by various parties in state tort litigation. This includes certain form pleadings, modifications to coverage documents, and proposed legislation.

Provides tort law and litigation process training as needed for ORM staff, the TPA, and private contract counsel.

Communicates and collaborates with DOA Office of General Counsel staff as needed to inform, update, and work in partnership to achieve the highest and best outcomes regarding litigated claims and other legal matters.

ORM internal chief legal counsel responsibilities:

Serves as internal legal counsel to ORM providing legal advice to the State Risk Director and staff. Drafts and/or coordinates the preparation of written correspondence and legal documents on behalf of the State Risk Director or the other State Risk Assistant Director as required.

Directs and coordinates the tracking and monitoring of legislation affecting the mission of ORM. Collaborates with staff to prepare legislative impact statements and fiscal notes. Identifies circumstances where legislation could promote a more effective risk management program and coordinates the drafting of legislation for consideration by the Commissioner of Administration. Attends legislative committee hearings and testifies on legislation as needed.

Regularly appears before the Litigation Subcommittee of the JLCB when it considers payment of certain settlements.

Acts as primary liaison between ORM and State agency general counsel representatives. Responds to inquiries from insured agencies and solicits assistance from same within the context of litigation, as needed.

Assists ORM staff in the interpretation, explanation, and implementation of federal and state statutes, jurisprudence, ORM rules, coverage documents, and claims processing procedures. Communicates those interpretations to insured agencies and outside parties as needed.

Meets with high-level state officials and agency staff, such as Department Secretaries, Undersecretaries, Agency Directors, Legislative Fiscal Office staff, and Legislators, to provide information and resolve issues. Prepares high level technical information and is prepared to present to large groups of people as required.

Special projects:

Performs or directs the performance of special projects as assigned. This could include preparation of complex specialized reports, reviewing and preparing correspondence on sensitive matters, participating in or leading workgroups regarding multi-dimensional office functions outside of the litigation unit, etc.

Serves as the State Risk Director’s representative in his/her absence. Acts as a representative of the office in any matter as directed by the State Risk Director.

May travel to any part of the State or elsewhere to attend meetings or events, provide support or training, resolve issues, and complete other duties and responsibilities of the office.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a career progression group.

Compensation: Depends on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

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.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay

HR Specialist

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

email:[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

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Do you possess a current, valid license to practice law in Louisiana?

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If you answered yes to the question above, please list your Bar Roll Number and the original issuance date of your license (mm/yy). If you answered no to the question above, please type "N/A".

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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