Attorney 1-4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Holidays and leave

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health seeks a senior legal counsel in Baton Rouge to protect the Department's interests and advance its mission. You will support Medicaid programs, prepare opinions, and guide program offices on legal requirements.

The role involves representing LDH in administrative appeals and litigation, coordinating state and federal matters, and working on high-impact projects with the Secretary's Office.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice law required.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Senior legal counsel responsible for Medicaid-related matters and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal counsel to the LDH Office of the Secretary and program offices on Medicaid FFS, Managed Care, Waivers, Finance, and Services.
• Research complex federal and state laws affecting Medicaid programs.
• Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and recommendations for LDH leadership.
• Represent LDH in administrative appeals and Medicaid-related litigation.
• Assist in managing state and federal litigation and develop legal strategies.
• Lead or participate in special litigation projects with department-wide impact.
• Review operations and documents to identify legal risks and minimize litigation.

Skills

Legal counsel

Regulatory analysis

Litigation support

Policy guidance

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a senior legal counsel and play a vital role in protecting the Department’s interests and advancing its mission! In this position, you’ll serve as the State and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in a highly responsible legal, consultative, and administrative position within the Bureau of Legal Services as a specialized senior legal counsel to the Office of the Secretary of LDH on matters relating to the following programs/offices: 1) Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS); 2) Medicaid Managed Care; 3) Medicaid Waivers; 4) Medicaid Finance; 5) Medicaid Services [including, but not limited to, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services]; 6) Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Medicaid programs; 7) LDH Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS); 8) Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR); and 9) Federal litigation. The incumbent will work on a special litigation project involving state and federal Medicaid issues and litigation projects of Department-wide impact or significance.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Job Duties

• Provides specialized legal counsel, advice, and guidance to the LDH Office of the Secretary and relevant program offices regarding Medicaid Fee-for-Service, Managed Care, Waivers, Finance, and Services programs.
• Researches and analyzes complex federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and legal issues affecting Medicaid programs and related operations.
• Prepares legal opinions, memoranda, and recommendations to assist LDH leadership and program offices in making informed decisions and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Represents LDH in administrative appeals and litigation involving Medicaid programs, including matters related to the Office of Behavioral Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services, and Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR).
• Assists in managing and coordinating state and federal litigation involving Medicaid issues, including developing legal strategies and preparing cases for litigation.
• Leads or participates in special litigation projects involving complex Medicaid issues and matters with department-wide impact or significance.
• Reviews program operations, proposed actions, and legal documents to identify potential legal risks, minimize liability and unnecessary litigation, and ensure the timely and effective resolution of legal matters.

Position-Specific Details

Location: Office of the Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50675035

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2, 3, or 4 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation:

• Attorney 1 – $30.33 hr / $2,426.40 bi-weekly
• Attorney 2 – $32.45 hr / $2,596.00 bi-weekly
• Attorney 3 – $36.51 hr / $2,920.80 bi-weekly
• Attorney 4 – $39.07 hr / $3,125.60 bi-weekly

Contact Information

Deanda Thymes

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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.

Benefits

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 at https://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 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

Eligibility Questions

01

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice law?

• Yes
• No

03

Required Question

04

Required Question