Attorney 4

LDH-Office of Secretary; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,208,000 - 114,341,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an attorney to handle legal matters for the Economic Stability Program, including SNAP, TANF, FITAP, Kinship Care, and the Disability Determination Services (DDS). The role requires advising staff and leadership, reviewing contracts, and handling appeals and civil rights matters.

Location is Office of the Secretary in East Baton Rouge Parish. Appointment may be probationary, promotional, or temporary up to 48 months.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Louisiana license to practice law and three years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel and guidance on matters involving the Economic Stability Program (SNAP, TANF, FITAP, Kinship Care, DDS).
• Advises program staff and leadership on legal issues related to administration and operation of assigned programs.
• Reviews, drafts, and provides legal guidance on contracts and related agreements supporting Economic Stability Program services and operations.

Education

Louisiana license to practice law

Job description

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.

Make an Impact Through the Power of the Law! This position is assigned to handle legal matters regarding the Economic Stability Program, which includes but is not limited to SNAP, TANF, FITAP, Kinship Care matters, and the Disability Determination Services (DDS) Program. This attorney position handles not only contract matters relating to these programs, but also general programmatic legal issues, appeals, and civil rights complaints for these programs. This position will also handle public records requests related to these programs.

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:

• Provides legal counsel and guidance on matters involving the Economic Stability Program, including SNAP, TANF, FITAP, Kinship Care, and Disability Determination Services (DDS).

• Advises program staff and leadership on legal issues related to the administration and operation of assigned programs.

• Reviews, drafts, and provides legal guidance on contracts and related agreements supporting Economic Stability Program services and operations.

• Handles legal appeals and represents the agency in matters arising from the administration of assigned programs.

• Reviews and responds to civil rights complaints and provides legal guidance regarding applicable civil rights requirements.

• Researches and interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and legal authorities affecting Economic Stability Programs.

• Responds to and coordinates public records requests related to assigned programs, ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.

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, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50689199

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER)

Attorney 4 – $39.07 hr / $3,125.60 bi-weekly

Deanda Thymes

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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.

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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.