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.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a motivated attorney to join its Bureau of Legal Services in Baton Rouge. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-level legal counsel on contracts, procurements, and agreements that impact health programs statewide. Working under the Legal–Contracts and Procurement Section, the attorney will handle complex legal matters, including 1) Contracts; (2) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Solicitations for Proposals (SFPs); (3) Procurements; (4) Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs); (5) Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs); (6) Protests; and (7) other contractual legal matters/issues, while supporting LDH’s mission to protect and promote the health of Louisiana’s citizens. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your legal career in public service and contribute to meaningful statewide initiatives.

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

Job Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on transactions and issues involving property owned, controlled, or managed by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
• Serve as specialized counsel on complex litigation projects, including procurement protests and related proceedings.
• Assist attorneys in handling Judicial Review matters and other legal proceedings as needed.
• Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents related to property, contracts, and procurement issues.
• Advise LDH leadership and staff on compliance with state laws, regulations, and policies regarding property and procurement.
• Represent LDH in legal proceedings and provide guidance on risk management and dispute resolution strategies.

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

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

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 190944, 153134

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

Attorney 4 – $34.26 hr / $2,740.80 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.