Attorney Deputy General Counsel 1

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health seeks a Deputy General Counsel 1 to lead legal strategy and provide high‑level counsel to the Office of Behavioral Health and the Human Resources Section. You will supervise regional attorneys, oversee complex health‑law matters, and represent the State in court proceedings.

The role requires admission to Louisiana courts, five years as a practicing attorney, and a notarial commission.

Qualifications

• Must possess broad and intensive legal experience in health law.
• Admitted to all Louisiana state courts; eligible for federal courts in Louisiana.
• Notarial commission to provide notary services to the department.

Responsibilities

• Serves as chief legal counsel to the LDH Office of Behavioral Health.
• Serves as chief legal counsel to the LDH Human Resources Section.
• Oversees and manages regional attorneys and administrative activities.
• Provides technical legal advice to LDH leadership and programs.
• Represents the State in legal proceedings before state and federal courts.
• Performs notarial services and related duties.

Skills

Legal research

Health law

Administrative law

Counseling

Leadership

Education

Louisiana law license

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.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Lead legal strategy at the heart of Louisiana’s public health system! Serve the State and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in a highly responsible legal, consultative, administrative, and supervisory capacity as a Deputy General Counsel 1 in the LDH Bureau of Legal Services. Incumbent serves as chief legal counsel to the LDH Office of Behavioral Health, to the LDH Human Resources Section, and oversees and manages all activities of the regional attorneys. Performs highly professional and administrative duties and is responsible for providing highly technical legal direction, advice, assistance, consultation, representation. Must possess broad and intensive legal experience in all phases of the legal process regarding health law. Required to be admitted to all state courts in Louisiana, and be eligible to be admitted or admitted to practice in all federal courts within Louisiana. Shall also have a notarial commission to provide notary services to the department.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus five 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:

• Serves as chief legal counsel to the LDH Office of Behavioral Health, providing legal direction, advice, consultation, and representation on complex health law matters.
• Serves as chief legal counsel to the LDH Human Resources Section, advising on legal issues and providing technical guidance related to personnel and employment matters.
• Oversees and manages the activities of regional attorneys, providing legal direction, guidance, and administrative oversight.
• Provides highly technical legal advice, assistance, consultation, and representation to LDH leadership and program areas on complex legal matters.
• Conducts legal research, analysis, and review involving all phases of the legal process, with emphasis on health law and matters affecting LDH operations.
• Represents the State and LDH in legal proceedings and other official matters before state and federal courts, as authorized.
• Provides notarial services for the Department and performs related legal and administrative duties in support of LDH’s mission.

Preferred Experience:

Incumbent is required to possess a current and valid license to practice law in Louisiana

Position-Specific Details:

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

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

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50683341

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) starting salary of:

Attorney Deputy General Counsel 1 - $44.73 hourly / $ 3,578.40 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.

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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.