Senior Medicaid Counsel for State Health Programs

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

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.