Attorney 1-4

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.

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Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Legal Services as an Attorney 1–4, providing high-level legal counsel on critical Medicaid and health policy matters. This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide initiatives, advise executive leadership, and work on complex legal projects that impact the lives of Louisiana citizens.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provide specialized legal counsel to the Office of the Secretary and LDH leadership on Medicaid policy, rulemaking, eligibility, and compliance matters.
• Advise on and support Medicaid programs such as Eligibility Quality Control (MEQC); Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM); Long Term Care, Medicaid Long Term Care; Federal Data Sources and Compliance Audits; Medicaid Procurements and Contracts; Medicaid Advance Planning Documents; Medicaid Conditions for Enhanced Funding; Medicaid Systems; Compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA); and Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) and other LDH boards/commissions. 
• Draft, review, and interpret contracts, procurements, and advance planning documents to ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing Medicaid operations and funding.
• Represent LDH in complex legal and litigation matters, including cases with department-wide or statewide significance involving state and federal Medicaid issues.
• Ensure legal compliance and provide guidance on the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf, and other LDH boards and commissions.
• Collaborate with managerial and administrative staff across LDH to deliver accurate legal advice, uphold ethical standards, and support sound decision-making within agency operations.

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

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

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50340585

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: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.

Attorney 1 – $27.08 hr / $2,166.40 bi-weekly
Attorney 2 – $28.98 hr / $2,318.40 bi-weekly

Attorney 3 – $32.02 hr / $2,561.60 bi-weekly

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov

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.