PNO-928-020926-LRAt the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.
Port NOLA seeks an experienced Attorney 4 to provide legal counsel in transactional and litigation matters. This role supports complex contracts, public procurement, real estate, and high-impact litigation while advising leadership on critical legal and policy issues that affect agency operations and public interests.
The successful candidate will be a proactive team player who can work closely with senior attorneys and supervisors while also confidently representing the agency independently in hearings and court proceedings. The candidate should bring strong analytical thinking skills, the ability to respond rapidly to emerging legal issues, and a commitment to serving the public interest through sound legal counsel and strategic decision-making.
Ready to take on top-tier legal work that creates meaningful public impact? Join us.
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three 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.
Job Duties:Draft, review, and negotiate leases, contracts, permits, procurement documents, and other legal instruments to ensure compliance with public contracts law and governmental regulations.
Provide legal counsel to senior leadership on public records, open meetings, real estate, environmental, HR, and policy matters affecting agency operations.
Support litigation and claims by preparing legal filings, coordinating with outside counsel, and assisting with complex cases involving maritime, labor, real estate, and employment matters.
Review legislation, ordinances, tariffs, and public records responses; recommend legal actions to advance organizational objectives; and maintain an active Notarial Commission.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 4.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals 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.
* 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Lynetta Robinson
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 528-3226
