Senior Regional Health Law Counsel

State of Louisiana; Clinton (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a senior legal counsel to serve in LDH Region 2, Jackson, LA, with emphasis on ELMHS facilities. You will provide high-level legal direction, advice, and representation on health-law matters affecting state facilities and programs.

The incumbent must hold a current Louisiana license to practice law and possess four years of experience as a practicing attorney, bringing broad, intensive expertise across the legal process to support agency operations and

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Broad and intensive legal experience in all phases of the legal process regarding health law.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly technical legal advice, assistance, and consultation to the Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsels on high profile and complex legal matters.
• Provide legal advice, counsel, consultation, and representation to the EL MHS and the Office of State Health Care Facilities on complex legal matters.
• Advise and represent state facilities in matters involving judicial commitments, court proceedings, and related legal requirements.
• Conduct and support facility investigations and provide legal guidance on disciplinary matters and civil service appeals.
• Review, interpret, and advise on facility policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide legal counsel on litigation involving state facilities, including matters related to the Community Forensic Services Program.
• Review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, CEAs, and MOUs involving state facilities.
• Conduct court hearings in multiple parishes and provide timely, well-reasoned legal guidance to protect the Department’s interests, minimize liability, and support efficient operations.

Skills

Legal counsel expertise

Policy interpretation

Litigation support

Education

Louisiana license to practice law

Job description

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a senior legal counsel to serve in LDH Region 2, Jackson, LA, with emphasis on ELMHS facilities. You will provide high-level legal direction, advice, and representation on health-law matters affecting state facilities and programs.

The incumbent must hold a current Louisiana license to practice law and possess four years of experience as a practicing attorney, bringing broad, intensive expertise across the legal process to support agency operations and