Chief Criminal Division & Assistant Attorney General

DOJ-Office of the Attorney General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a Director/Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division in Baton Rouge. The role provides leadership over prosecutions, appellate and post‑conviction matters, extraditions, and other criminal work, guiding attorneys and coordinating with state partners.

This senior position requires extensive criminal law experience, sound legal judgment, and proven capability to supervise attorneys and manage complex matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Current Louisiana State Bar membership and eligibility to practice in Louisiana.
• Experience in criminal litigation and felony trial work.
• Ability to supervise attorneys and manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations, personnel, workload, and legal work of the Criminal Division.
• Supervises attorneys, section chiefs, paralegals, and staff; sets priorities.
• Oversees criminal prosecutions and significant matters.
• Oversees appeals, post-conviction proceedings, extraditions, expungements.
• Provides strategic direction on cases, including plea negotiations and trial prep.
• Advises the Attorney General and leadership on criminal cases and issues.
• Coordinates with district attorneys and law enforcement agencies.
• Ensures compliance with laws, rules, ethics, and department policies.
• Participates in hiring and staffing decisions.
• Represents the Department at meetings and official functions.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

Leadership

Analytical/decision-making

Written and oral communication

Supervising attorneys

Education

Juris Doctorate

Louisiana State Bar admission

Job description

The Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a Director/Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division in Baton Rouge. The role provides leadership over prosecutions, appellate and post‑conviction matters, extraditions, and other criminal work, guiding attorneys and coordinating with state partners.

This senior position requires extensive criminal law experience, sound legal judgment, and proven capability to supervise attorneys and manage complex matters.