Attorney 1 - 4

About this Job

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Advance your legal career while supporting one of Louisiana’s most critical public service programs as an Attorney with the Louisiana Department of Health. Based at headquarters within the Bureau of Legal Services, this role provides high-level legal support to the Office of Management and Finance and works closely with Medicaid program staff on complex federal and state Medicaid matters. You’ll serve as specialized legal counsel on Medicaid financial eligibility, appeals, and the Medicaid unwind, while contributing to high-impact litigation and department-wide legal initiatives. If you’re driven by meaningful legal work, collaboration, and the opportunity to shape policy and outcomes in public health and finance, this position offers a rewarding next step.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Duties:

• Serve as legal counsel to the Louisiana Department of Health by providing legal, consultative, and administrative support within the Bureau of Legal Services at headquarters.
• Provide highly technical legal advice, assistance, and consultation to the Office of Management and Finance on matters involving federal and state Medicaid law, financial eligibility, and program operations.
• Advise and support Medicaid Financial Eligibility, Medicaid Financial Eligibility Appeals, and Medicaid Unwind programs on legal issues, policy interpretation, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate extensively with Medicaid program staff to analyze legal issues, support program implementation, and resolve complex operational and regulatory challenges.
• Assist with special litigation projects involving state or federal Medicaid matters, including cases with department-wide impact or significant legal or policy implications.
• Research, analyze, and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and policies to support informed decision-making and ensure compliance across LDH programs and financial operations.

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

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

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50654091

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.

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:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@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.

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