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Office of Workers Compensation
Division: Second Injury Board
Location: East Baton Rouge ParishLouisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.Learn more about Louisiana Works
The Attorney 1/2/3/4 will provide direction, advice, assistance, and consultation to the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA), the Deputy Assistant Secretary, and the Administrative Program Manager over the Second Injury Board on programmatic, technical, and legal issues to ensure compliance with the Office of the Attorney General and state laws.
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.- Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
- Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Details:
•Reviews medical records; drafts motions and memoranda; attends depositions; and represents the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA), including the Fraud Section and Second Injury Board, at hearings in district courts and workers’ compensation courts throughout the State of Louisiana. Travels to depositions, court hearings, and other legal proceedings as required.
•Manages a caseload involving OWCA litigation, including Fraud Section matters, Second Injury Board cases, and appeals.
•Responds to discovery requests and subpoenas in a timely and legally compliant manner.
•Interprets and analyzes complex legal documents, statutes, regulations, and case law.
•Drafts legal memoranda related to non-litigated workers’ compensation matters.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression Group: Attorney 1, Attorney 2, Attorney 3, or Attorney 4
Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
ATTORNEY 1
ATTORNEY 2
ATTORNEY 3
ATTORNEY 4
How to Apply:
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 applications 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
kedrick.kennedy@la.gov
The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-515
- $4,694 - $9,211/month
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