Closing Date: 16th July, 2026
Description:
About this Job:The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously.
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as an Attorney 4 in the Office of Legal Services, Regulatory Section. This position provides specialized legal guidance, representation, and support to the Office of Health, Life & Annuity's Pharmacy Benefit Management Enforcement Division and the Division of Consumer Services on complex legal and regulatory matters involving pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). If you are an experienced attorney with a strong background in complex legal research, regulatory compliance, and administrative, regulatory, or civil litigation, we encourage you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
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:
As an Attorney 4 in the Office of Legal Services/Regulatory Section you will/may:
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to the Office of Health, Life & Annuity's Pharmacy Benefit Management Enforcement Division and the Division of Consumer Services on complex legal and regulatory matters involving pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
- Research, analyze, and interpret federal and state laws, regulations, and jurisprudence affecting pharmacy benefit managers, including ERISA, Title 22 of the Louisiana Insurance Code, and other applicable laws.
- Review regulatory audit activities, evaluate legal issues, and prepare legal opinions regarding pharmacy benefit manager compliance, enforcement actions, and related regulatory matters.
- Draft legal opinions, regulations, bulletins, directives, advisory letters, memoranda of understanding, pleadings, and other legal documents supporting the Department's regulatory and enforcement activities.
- Represent the Department in administrative proceedings, regulatory enforcement actions, and state and federal litigation involving pharmacy benefit manager compliance, consumer complaints, audit findings, and related insurance matters.
- Investigate legal issues, prepare litigation documents, conduct trial preparation, and represent the Department before administrative tribunals and state and federal courts, as needed.
- Monitor proposed legislation, regulatory developments, and judicial decisions affecting the insurance industry, and provide recommendations regarding their impact on Department programs, policies, and enforcement efforts.
- Confer with insurance companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, consumers, and other stakeholders regarding pharmacy benefit manager laws, insurance regulations, and complex legal issues.
- Perform special projects and other related legal duties in support of the Department's mission.
Position-Specific Details:
Division/Location: Office of Legal Services/Regulatory Section
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Attorney 4.
Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service exam is required 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:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Dr. Phillip Donagriche
Human Resources Division
Louisiana Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 94214
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Phillip.Donagriche@ldi.la.gov