Attorney 4

Attorney 4

Salary

$6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDI-2026-42

Department

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 & Annuitys 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 & Annuitys 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 Departments 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 Departments 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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Do you have professional experience researching, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, regulations, or jurisprudence related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), health insurance, ERISA, Title 22 of the Louisiana Insurance Code, or other healthcare regulatory matters?

• Yes
• No

02

If Yes to the previous question, describe your experience researching, interpreting, and applying laws related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), health insurance, ERISA, Title 22, or other healthcare regulatory matters. Include the types of legal issues involved and your primary responsibilities. If No, enter "N/A."

03

Do you have professional experience providing legal advice, legal opinions, or regulatory guidance regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), health insurance, insurance regulation, or other regulated healthcare industries?

• Yes
• No

04

If Yes to the previous question, describe your experience providing legal advice, legal opinions, or regulatory guidance regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), health insurance, insurance regulation, or other regulated healthcare matters. If No, enter "N/A."

05

Do you have professional experience representing a government agency or other organization in administrative proceedings, regulatory enforcement actions, or litigation involving insurance regulation, healthcare regulation, or pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)?

• Yes
• No

06

If Yes to the previous question, describe your experience representing a government agency or other organization in administrative proceedings, regulatory enforcement actions, or litigation involving insurance or healthcare regulatory matters. Include your role and the types of legal documents you prepared. If No, enter "N/A."

07

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice law?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to the question above, please list your Bar Roll Number and the original issuance date of your license (mm/yy). If you answered no to the question above, please type "N/A". NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm