Attorney Supervisor

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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The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a dynamic Attorney Supervisor to provide high-level legal guidance and leadership within the Bureau of Legal Services. This pivotal role serves as an advisor on complex legal matters, issues, and litigation related to Emergency Preparedness and the Office of Public Health. The Attorney Supervisor will oversee and support legal functions for multiple bureaus, including Engineering, Laboratory Services, EMS, Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Access, and Community Preparedness. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to make a statewide impact and ensure legal compliance across critical health programs.

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

• Provide highly technical legal advice, assistance, and consultation to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary, Director of Emergency Preparedness, Assistant Secretary of OPH, Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsels.
• Collaborate extensively with managerial and administrative staff within the Office of Public Health (OPH) on complex legal and programmatic issues.
• Research, interpret, and apply state and federal laws, regulations, and policies impacting OPH programs and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Advise leadership on legal implications of agency operations, programs, and decisions to ensure compliance and reduce legal risk.
• Provide guidance and oversight on matters involving OPH’s offices, programs, services, and staff.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the organization, structure, and functions of the Louisiana Department of Health and its program offices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that align with legal standards and support the agency’s mission.

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

Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), 

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50686603

Compensation: This position is eligible for a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.

Attorney Supervisor - $36.66 hourly / $2,932.80 bi-weekly

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 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.