Attorney-Regional

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is hiring a senior legal advisor to serve as senior legal counsel for LDH Region 3 and backup senior legal counsel for Region 2, supporting facilities and offices across multiple parishes. The position performs highly responsible professional and administrative legal duties and independently provides technical legal direction, advice, assistance, consultation, and representation on complex health law matters affecting regional operations.

The attorney advises and represents LDH programs including the Office of Behavioral Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid, Human Resources, Adult Protective Services, Office of Public Health, and Office of Women’s Health. The role also provides highly technical advice on high-profile and complex matters to the Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsels. The position is located in the Office of the Secretary, Legal, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It may be filled as a probationary, promotional, or job appointment; a job appointment is temporary and may last up to 48 months.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
• Four years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Broad and intensive legal experience in all phases of the legal process regarding health law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior legal counsel for LDH Region 3 and provide backup legal counsel for LDH Region 2, supporting facilities and offices across multiple parishes.
• Independently provide highly technical legal direction, advice, consultation, and assistance on complex health law matters affecting LDH regional operations.
• Provide legal counsel and representation to LDH programs, including Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid, Human Resources, Adult Protective Services, Public Health, and Women’s Health.
• Advise regional leadership and program administrators on legal issues, regulatory requirements, policies, and operational matters.
• Research, analyze, and interpret applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and legal precedents related to health care and LDH programs.
• Provide highly technical legal advice and consultation to the Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsels on high-profile and complex legal matters.
• Perform professional and administrative legal duties involving all phases of the legal process and provide legal expertise in support of LDH’s mission and regional operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed