Assistant Attorney General – Prosecution & Civil Litigation

Grambling State University; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Justice seeks applications for an Assistant Attorney General (1-6). This Career Progression Group may fill vacancies at different experience levels, with salary commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Duties include serving as primary/secondary prosecutor on assigned cases, performing legal research, drafting pleadings, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Travel may be required; background checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a license to practice law in Louisiana.
• Must be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association.
• Should possess excellent written/oral advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Travel may be required (including overnight travel) for state wide court appearances and to attend continuing education and other conferences, as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary or secondary prosecutor on all assigned cases in all phases of prosecution from assignment through final disposition.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings, correspondence, or other documents in order to represent the State of Louisiana.
• 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.
• Punctuality and attendance at all meetings and court appearances, maintain regular work hours, and overtime when necessary to accomplish the task(s) at hand.
• Perform all work in compliance with the Louisiana Constitution, Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Federal Administrative Procedure Act (APA), any applicable rules of the court, and all other codes of professionalism and ethics.
• Any additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Bar license

Bar in good standing

Advocacy skills

Travel flexibility

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Justice seeks applications for an Assistant Attorney General (1-6). This Career Progression Group may fill vacancies at different experience levels, with salary commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Duties include serving as primary/secondary prosecutor on assigned cases, performing legal research, drafting pleadings, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Travel may be required; background checks and references are required.