Research Attorney

Job Posting Title: Research Attorney Position Type: Other Academic Department: LSUAM ORED - SG - Department of SG Law and Policy (James Gillespie Wilkins (00012917)) Work Location: 0205 Sea Grant Building Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: The Research Attorney serves as an advanced legal researcher and policy analyst within Louisiana Sea Grant's Law & Policy Program, leading and contributing to research initiatives focused on coastal zone management, ocean and coastal policy, coastal restoration and protection, fisheries, and natural resource issues affecting Louisiana and the Gulf region. The position designs, conducts, analyzes, and disseminates original legal and policy research; develops research concepts and contributes to externally funded projects through proposal development and grant activity; and collaborates with interdisciplinary partners to advance Sea Grant's research, outreach, and extension priorities. The position translates complex legal and policy research for academic, governmental, professional, and community audiences and provides guidance and mentorship to law student research assistants. Job Responsibilities: Research & Legal Policy Analysis - Design, lead, and conduct advanced legal and policy research addressing coastal zone management, ocean and coastal policy, coastal restoration and protection, environmental and fisheries law, and natural resource conflicts affecting Louisiana and the Gulf region. Develop research concepts and methodologies; analyze complex legal, regulatory, and policy issues; interpret findings; and prepare original research for dissemination through scholarly and professional publications, reports, presentations, and other appropriate media. Identify research needs and emerging legal and policy issues relevant to Louisiana Sea Grant's mission and strategic priorities. (40%) Grant & Research Development - Identify and pursue external funding opportunities supporting coastal law and policy research and related Louisiana Sea Grant initiatives. Develop and contribute to grant proposals, including research concepts, project scope, methodology, deliverables, and collaborative partnerships. Participate in funded research projects and, as appropriate, serve as principal investigator or in other research roles; coordinate assigned research activities and deliverables associated with funded projects. (20%) Research Dissemination & Professional Engagement - Translate and disseminate legal and policy research for academic, governmental, professional, and public audiences. Serve as editor of the Louisiana Coastal Law Newsletter and develop research-based publications and other educational materials. Represent Louisiana Sea Grant's Law & Policy Program on relevant state, regional, and national committees, task forces, working groups, conferences, and professional forums, including state agency task forces as requested. (15%) Outreach, Extension & Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Support Louisiana Sea Grant's strategic research, outreach, and extension priorities by applying legal and policy research to coastal resilience, hazard response, adaptation planning, and related initiatives. Collaborate with Sea Grant faculty and staff, researchers, governmental agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders on interdisciplinary projects. Organize and lead research-informed workshops and outreach activities in coastal communities and represent Louisiana Sea Grant at regional and national meetings related to coastal resilience and policy. (15%) Student Research Mentorship & Project Coordination - Provide guidance and mentorship to law student research assistants supporting Law & Policy Program projects. Coordinate assigned student research activities, establish project expectations and deliverables, monitor progress, review research work products, and provide substantive guidance on legal research methods and analysis. Perform other related duties as assigned. (10%) Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate and 3 years of related professional experience in legal research, legal analysis, policy research, or a related area. Demonstrated experience conducting legal research and analysis and communicating complex legal or policy issues through professional or scholarly writing. Proven research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively with academic, governmental, professional, and community audiences. Current membership in good standing with the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction. Valid driver's license and ability to operate a state vehicle. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to #J-18808-Ljbffr