Assistant Attorney General 1-6 (Shreveport)

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, invites applications for an Assistant Attorney General in the Litigation Division in Shreveport, LA. This Career Progression Group may fill as AAG 1-6 depending on experience.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position requires Louisiana licensure, good standing, and travel for state-wide appearances and conferences.

Qualifications

• 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 state-wide court appearances, but also for continuing education and conferences as required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary defense counsel in all assigned cases from inception through final appeal.
• Performs legal research and drafts pleadings, correspondence, or other documents.
• Identifies and secures the assistance of experts and other necessary witnesses.
• Communicates timely and effectively with supervisors and clients on all developments in cases.
• Performs administrative duties including daily/monthly activity reports, case assessments, and travel/expense documentation.
• Complies with applicable internal policies (IAT with ORM and LSU).
• Maintains punctual attendance and meets required hours to accomplish tasks.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

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 Shreveport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

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 [phone].

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Nicole Young

HR Generalist

[e-mail]

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 state wide, state court appearances, but also for continuing education and other conferences, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The duties and requirements of an Assistant Attorney General in the Litigation division shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as primary defense counsel in all assigned cases in all phases of litigation from the inception of the case through final appeal;
• Performs legal research and drafts all pleadings, correspondence, or other documents in order to accomplish the above enumerated duties;
• Identifies and secures the assistance of experts and other necessary witnesses;
• Communicates timely and effectively with supervisors and clients on all developments in cases;
• Performs all administrative functions attendant to the position including preparation and submission of accurate reports of daily and monthly activities, case assessments, requests for settlement authority, and all documentation related to travel and expenses;
• Performs all work to comply with the IAT with ORM and LSU;
• Be punctual in attendance at all matters relating to defense of the cases assigned, maintenance of normal hours, and when required to render professional legal services; as well as, work the necessary hours in order to accomplish the tasks.