Assistant Attorney General ; Orleans

Overview

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General (1-6) in the Litigation Division. 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 New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish. This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

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. The most common status messages include:
Application Received, Evaluating Experience, Eligible for Consideration, Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review, Position Filled, and Position Canceled.

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 attach a copy of your transcript to your online application.

Transcripts may be faxed to .

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Abby-Grace Zeigler, HR Generalist. Email:
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The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

• Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Louisiana;
• Must be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association;
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) mainly for statewide court appearances, but also for continuing education and other conferences, as required.

• Demonstrate the ability to handle litigations in both federal and state courts;
• Experience in motions practice and presenting oral arguments in state courts;
• Knowledge of collections laws, garnishments, state and federal court practice and procedure, and state agency collection practices;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening and editing;
• Skill in handling 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 judgement.

• Defend the State of Louisiana, other State agencies, and State employees in tort claims seeking monetary damages in Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, and Workers  Compensation.
• Serve as primary defense counsel in all assigned cases in all phases of litigation from inception through final appeal.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings, correspondence, or other documents to accomplish duties.
• Identify and secure the assistance of experts and other necessary witnesses;
• Communicate timely and effectively with supervisors and clients on developments in cases;
• Perform administrative functions including preparation and submission of reports, case assessments, requests for settlement authority, and documentation related to travel and expenses;
• Ensure compliance with applicable internal processes and guidelines; be punctual in attendance and maintain necessary hours to accomplish tasks.