State Of Louisiana Baton Rouge , LA 70804
Posted 3 days ago
Supplemental Information
The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General, Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General.As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Assistant Attorney General 1-6, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected. The position domicile is TBD.Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verification.
Please note: This is acontinuousannouncement; therefore,applications will be reviewed as received.For recruitment purposes, many vacancies may be filled from the same posting. Additionally, positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the State of Louisiana.
Civil Division:
Provides legal representation to the state, its departments and agencies, boards and commissions, and statewide elected officials. The Civil Division is comprised of the Governmental/Litigation, Lands, and Natural Resources, Environmental, Education, and Public Finance sections, and also serves, but not limited to, the following:
Criminal Division:
Assists federal, state, and local agencies in the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of criminal matters. The Criminal Division also serves, but not limited to, the following:
Federalism Division:
Coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office in cases before the United States Supreme Court, assists the Louisiana Department of Justice in preparing and presenting appellate cases in state and federal courts, directly handles select appeals, and coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office with Amicus Curiae briefs.
Gaming Division:
Serves as legal advisor and legal representative to all Louisiana gaming regulatory agencies.
Litigation Division:
Defends the State of Louisiana, other State agencies, and State employees in tort claims seeking monetary damages in the areas of Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, and Worker's Compensation.
Public Protection Division:
Provides legal services to the state in the areas of consumer protection and environmental law, insurance receivership, and fair housing.
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:
Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
Brandi Collins
HR Generalist C
Phone: (225)326-6728
Fax: (225) 326-6795
Email:CollinsB@ag.louisiana.gov
The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Louisiana.
Must be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association.
PreferredQualifications:
Knowledge of the regulatory process under the federal APA, litigating federal APA claims, and be capable of managing complex litigation;
Demonstrated ability to handle litigations in both federal and state courts;
Litigation experience within the following areas: Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, Workers Compensation;
Must possess excellent written, oral advocacy and interpersonal skills;
Trial experience.
Job Concepts
The duties and requirements of the Assistant Attorney Generalshall include, but are not limited to the following:
Serve as the primary or secondary prosecutor on all assigned cases in all phases of prosecution from assignment of the case through final disposition;
Perform legal research and draft all pleadings, correspondence, or other documents in order to accomplish the above duties;
Requires attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of service to the State of Louisiana;
Be punctual in attendance at all meetings and court appearances related to the prosecution of the assigned case, maintain regular hours, and when required render legal services and work the hours necessary to accomplish the tasks at hand;
Perform all work in compliance with the Louisiana Constitution, Louisiana Code of CriminalProcedure, Federal Administrative Procedure Act (APA), any applicable local rules of the court, and all other codes of professionalism and ethics;
Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisors.
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