Attorney 1 - 4

Closing Date: 6th January, 2026

Description:

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.

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Join the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in this impactful legal role as an Attorney. This position serves the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in a highly responsible legal and consultative capacity as an Attorney 4 assigned to the Bureau of Legal Services in the Office of the Secretary in Baton Rouge; the position reports directly to an Attorney Supervisor over the Legal-Contracts and Procurement Section. Incumbent works on matters relating to (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. Incumbent also handles transactions and issues involving property owned by, or under the control and management of, LDH. Incumbent also serves as specialized counsel in special litigation projects involving such matters, including procurement protests and proceedings. Further, incumbent provides legal services, including handling of Judicial Review matters, when the attorneys assigned to those matters require assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.

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

• Serve in a senior legal and consultative role as an Attorney 4 within the Louisiana Department of Health's Bureau of Legal Services, providing guidance and legal support to the Office of the Secretary.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on contracts and other legally binding agreements in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and LDH policies.
• Provide legal counsel on Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Solicitations for Proposals (SFPs), and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, rules, and procedures.
• Draft, review, and interpret Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other contractual instruments on behalf of LDH.
• Handle and advise on contract-related protests and disputes, including participation in procurement protests and related administrative or legal proceedings.
• Provide legal services related to transactions and issues involving property owned by or under the control and management of LDH.
• Serve as specialized counsel on special litigation projects and provide assistance with Judicial Review matters when additional legal expertise or support is required.

Position-Specific Details:

• Location: Office of the Secretary / Bureau of Legal Services / 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): 190944 and 153134
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as a 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

How to Apply:
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:
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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