Criminal Division Director & Lead Prosecutor

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, is seeking a Director/Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. This senior leadership role oversees prosecutions, appellate and post-conviction matters, extraditions, and other criminal-law work, with strategic oversight and collaboration with criminal justice partners across the state.

The Director will provide legal and managerial guidance to division attorneys and supervisors, drive policy, and ensure

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Current admission to the Louisiana State Bar and eligibility to practice law in Louisiana.
• Senior-level criminal litigation/prosecution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operations of the Criminal Division including personnel and workload.
• Supervises attorneys, section chiefs, paralegals, and staff; sets priorities and caseloads.
• Oversees prosecutions, appeals, post-conviction matters, extraditions, and other criminal litigation.
• Provides strategic direction on significant cases, including plea negotiations, trial preparation, sentencing, and appeals.
• Coordinates with district attorneys and law enforcement agencies on investigations and prosecutions.
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences, and legislative proceedings.
• Ensures compliance with laws, rules, policies and professional standards.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

Leadership and supervision

Analytical and decision-making

Communication skills

Policy and strategic guidance

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The State of Louisiana's Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, is seeking a Director/Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. This senior leadership role oversees prosecutions, appellate and post-conviction matters, extraditions, and other criminal-law work, with strategic oversight and collaboration with criminal justice partners across the state.

The Director will provide legal and managerial guidance to division attorneys and supervisors, drive policy, and ensure