Attorney 1 - 4
About The Position
Serve as a trusted legal leader shaping public health policy and protecting the health of Louisiana communities! This position serves as an Attorney 1-4 to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Bureau of Legal Services, in a senior attorney position in a highly responsible, legal, consultative, and administrative capacity. This position serves as senior counsel to the LDH Office of Public Health (OPH) and the State Health Officer (SHO) in matters pertaining to public health laws and the State Sanitary Code (SSC). The position incumbent acts as senior counsel to all offices/bureaus within OPH with the exception of the Center for Records and Statistics (Vital Records) and the Bureau of Engineering. The incumbent in this position works closely with the Assistant Secretary of OPH, the State Health Officer, the OPH Chief Sanitarian, the Program Manager of the Section of Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology (SEET), and the Director of the Center for Community Preparedness. If you’re an experienced attorney ready to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of law and public health, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
Responsibilities
- Provides senior legal counsel to the Office of Public Health and State Health Officer on matters involving public health laws and regulations.
- Interprets and advises on requirements of the State Sanitary Code and other applicable public health laws.
- Provides legal guidance and consultation to OPH offices and bureaus on complex legal, regulatory, and administrative matters.
- Advises OPH leadership on legal issues affecting public health programs, operations, policies, and initiatives.
- Works closely with the Assistant Secretary of OPH, State Health Officer, Chief Sanitarian, and other program leaders to address legal and regulatory matters.
- Provides legal support to programs involving environmental health, epidemiology, toxicology, community preparedness, and other public health activities.
- Conducts legal research, analysis, and consultation and develops recommendations to support sound decision-making and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
