Assistant Attorney General 1-6, Governmental Litigation

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General (1-6) in the Civil Division/Governmental Litigation section. 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 will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

Requirements

Possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle complex litigation in state and federal courts
Experience in motions practice and presenting oral arguments in state and federal courts
Knowledge of state and federal court practice and procedure
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening and editing
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Possess strong interpersonal skills, foster teamwork, promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees, and possess good judgment

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to state agencies, boards, and commissions, which may include Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and various other public educational entities
Represents the state and state public officials in various litigation
Serves as the primary or secondary litigator on all assigned cases in all phases of litigation from assignment of the case through final disposition
Determines if there are jurisdictional or procedural issues to be disposed of and if so, decides the most appropriate manner (i.e. a limited hearing, an order to brief the issue, an order to amend the pleadings, a status conference, etc.) to address these issues
Performs legal research and draft all pleadings, correspondence, or other documents in order to accomplish the above duties
Research and drafts attorney general opinions from the various State and local education boards on issues related to elementary, secondary and higher education.
Conducts a continuous study of the current statutes, regulations, and case law related to assigned areas of law
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 litigation of the assigned case, maintain regular hours, and when required render legal services and work the hours necessary to accomplish the tasks at hand
Performs all work in compliance with the Louisiana Constitution, Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Federal Administrative Procedure Act (APA), any applicable local rules of the court, and all other codes of professionalism and ethics
Performs any additional duties assigned by supervisors