Closing Date: 24th October, 2025
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.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an experienced Attorney Supervisor to lead legal and litigation efforts within the Bureau of Legal Services. This position oversees a team providing counsel on complex state and federal Medicaid matters, the Office of Aging and Adult Services, and the LDH Compliance Office. The role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact litigation, guide legal strategy across multiple Medicaid programs, and contribute to projects of department-wide importance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four 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:
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3071070203
Position Number(s): 50508403
Compensation: This position is eligible for a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER):
Attorney Supervisor - $36.66 hourly / $2,932.80 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:
Patricia Walker
Patricia.Walker.DCFS@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.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an experienced Attorney Supervisor to lead legal and litigation efforts within the Bureau of Legal Services. This position oversees a team providing counsel on complex state and federal Medicaid matters, the Office of Aging and Adult Services, and the LDH Compliance Office. The role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact litigation, guide legal strategy across multiple Medicaid programs, and contribute to projects of department-wide importance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four 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:
- Serves as chief of a section within the Bureau of Legal Services, providing legal, consultative, administrative, and supervisory support to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
- Provides legal counsel and representation for the LDH Office of Management and Finance, the Louisiana Medicaid Assistance Program, the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS), and the LDH Compliance Office.
- Supervises litigation attorneys and oversees legal matters for the Office of the Secretary of LDH related to Medicaid programs, including:
- Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicaid Waivers
- Medicaid Finance
- Medicaid Services (e.g., Pharmacy, Transportation, and EPSDT services)
- Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Medicaid programs
- Medicaid Provider Enrollment
- Medicaid Program Integrity (PI), including fraud and abuse services
- Internal Audit and OAAS
- Federal and state Medicaid litigation
- Leads and manages special litigation projects involving complex state and federal Medicaid issues.
- Provides legal strategy, consultation, and oversight on litigation of department-wide significance.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3071070203
Position Number(s): 50508403
Compensation: This position is eligible for a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER):
Attorney Supervisor - $36.66 hourly / $2,932.80 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:
Patricia Walker
Patricia.Walker.DCFS@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.
