Attorney 1-4

About This Job 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. Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a senior legal counsel and play a vital role in protecting the Department’s interests and advancing its mission! In this position, you’ll serve as the State and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in a highly responsible legal, consultative, and administrative position within the Bureau of Legal Services as a specialized senior legal counsel to the Office of the Secretary of LDH on matters relating to the following programs/offices: 1) Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS); 2) Medicaid Managed Care; 3) Medicaid Waivers; 4) Medicaid Finance; 5) Medicaid Services [including, but not limited to, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment services]; 6) Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Medicaid programs; 7) LDH Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS); 8) Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR); and 9) Federal litigation. The incumbent will work on a special litigation project involving state and federal Medicaid issues and litigation projects of Department-wide impact or significance. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law. Job Duties Provides specialized legal counsel, advice, and guidance to the LDH Office of the Secretary and relevant program offices regarding Medicaid Fee-for-Service, Managed Care, Waivers, Finance, and Services programs. Researches and analyzes complex federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and legal issues affecting Medicaid programs and related operations. Prepares legal opinions, memoranda, and recommendations to assist LDH leadership and program offices in making informed decisions and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements. Represents LDH in administrative appeals and litigation involving Medicaid programs, including matters related to the Office of Behavioral Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services, and Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). Assists in managing and coordinating state and federal litigation involving Medicaid issues, including developing legal strategies and preparing cases for litigation. Leads or participates in special litigation projects involving complex Medicaid issues and matters with department-wide impact or significance. Reviews program operations, proposed actions, and legal documents to identify potential legal risks, minimize liability and unnecessary litigation, and ensure the timely and effective resolution of legal matters. Position-Specific Details Location: Office of the Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) Cost Center: 3071070203 Position Number(s): 50675035 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: Attorney 1 – $30.33 hr / $2,426.40 bi-weekly Attorney 2 – $32.45 hr / $2,596.00 bi-weekly Attorney 3 – $36.51 hr / $2,920.80 bi-weekly Attorney 4 – $39.07 hr / $3,125.60 bi-weekly Contact Information Deanda Thymes View email address on click.appcast.io LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 View phone number on click.appcast.io This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Information on Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. Benefits Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others Eligibility Questions 01 Do you possess a Juris Doctorate? Yes No 02 Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice law? Yes No 03 Required Question 04 Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana