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Attorney Position at Louisiana Housing Corporation

At Louisiana Housing Corporation, our mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Procurement, Grants, and Contracts

• Responsible for developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement and material management process for the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services.
• Monitor, review, and analyze bids and quotes including the negotiation of service agreements and contracts. Manage current procurement policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on the ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
• Draft and review contracts, and internal policies to ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements. Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy and procedure implementation and alignment by all departments.
• Responsible for activities required to solicit, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals on behalf of the corporation.
• Develop an annual plan for securing grant funding from allowable sources and ensure goals are achieved. Collaborate with corporation departments to gather necessary information and comply with grant reporting requirements.
• Monitor new and pending legislation that will impact the corporation projects and developments. Serve as a liaison for the corporation with federal, state, and local grant program officials.
• Communicate to corporation board members regarding grant funding sources and grant status.

Blighted and Adjudicated Properties

• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances.
• Facilitate the conveyance of blighted and adjudicated properties to a new owner.
• Prepares for hearings by reading cases, appeals, rulings, documents, files, and investigation reports.
• Conduct due process adjudication hearings concerning entitlement to benefits or the imposition of sanctions as defined by state or federal law or regulation.

Title Examination and Environmental Assessment

• Examine deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property.
• Analyze chain of title and preparation of reports outlining title-related matters.
• Compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records.
• Review laws, codes, and regulations promulgated by environmental control agencies at all levels and assess the impact on operations and real property.
• Oversee various activities pertaining to environmental issues and drafting environmental policies on behalf of the corporation.
• Responsible for environmental assessment preparation, review, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Advise on steps and actions to mitigate potential or existing negative impacts of development activities.
• Analyze technical information, writing reports about development proposals or issues, and establish work plans for the conduct and completion of environmental assessments.
• Responsible for preparing draft policy and position papers regarding the environmental impact assessment process and other matters.

Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance

• Provide strategic compliance support to help ensure corporate initiatives and business processes comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work with department heads to make recommendations on program-related issues to ensure compliance with various regulations and rules.
• Research laws, agency policies, and interpretations and other decisions in preparing final decision.
• Handle all company litigation/administrative actions by supervising and working with outside legal counsel.

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 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 Currently Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications incomplete will be rejected. 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 ...@lhc.la.gov This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. 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.