AAG: Lead Habeas Corpus Counsel

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks an experienced AAG/Assistant Solicitor General in the Federalism Division to represent the State of Louisiana in habeas corpus proceedings. The role requires excellent litigation, writing, and oral advocacy skills, and will be based in Baton Rouge, LA, with background checks and reference verifications.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, Louisiana Bar admission or eligibility, 3–5 years of habeas experience, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Louisiana Bar (or eligibility).
• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Extensive experience handling state and/or federal habeas corpus proceedings.
• Exceptional oral advocacy and legal writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and large volumes of records efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with prosecutors, law enforcement, and court personnel.
• Prior clerkship preferred (state or federal).

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel for the State in all assigned state and federal habeas corpus proceedings.
• Draft and file answers, motions to dismiss, briefs, and other pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Analyze trial records, appellate decisions, and post-conviction filings to assess claims and develop litigation strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.
• Represent the State in evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, and status conferences in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with trial prosecutors, appellate attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and court personnel as needed.
• Track and manage deadlines and case status for multiple complex matters.
• Provide legal advice and recommendations to division leadership on habeas- related issues and emerging legal trends.
• Any additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Habeas corpus

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Louisiana Bar admission (or eligibility)

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

The Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks an experienced AAG/Assistant Solicitor General in the Federalism Division to represent the State of Louisiana in habeas corpus proceedings. The role requires excellent litigation, writing, and oral advocacy skills, and will be based in Baton Rouge, LA, with background checks and reference verifications.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, Louisiana Bar admission or eligibility, 3–5 years of habeas experience, and a proven ability to