Executive Civil Division Director

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Director/Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division. The Director will provide leadership, guidance, and supervision for the Civil Division, serving state officials and agencies on a wide range of civil matters from Baton Rouge.

This senior role requires extensive civil and governmental law experience and a proven ability to manage attorneys and complex matters, with the position domiciled in

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Current admission to the Louisiana State Bar and eligibility to practice law in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations, personnel, workload, and legal work of the Civil Division.
• Supervises attorneys, section chiefs, paralegals, and support staff and establishes Division priorities and assignments.
• Oversees legal representation and advice provided to state officials, agencies, boards, commissions, and other governmental entities.
• Provides strategic direction on significant, complex, and sensitive civil matters.
• Oversees matters involving governmental law, Attorney General opinions, public finance and contracts, environmental law, and state lands and natural resources.
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences, legislative proceedings, and other official functions.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Juris Doctorate

Louisiana Bar admission

Job description

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Director/Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division. The Director will provide leadership, guidance, and supervision for the Civil Division, serving state officials and agencies on a wide range of civil matters from Baton Rouge.

This senior role requires extensive civil and governmental law experience and a proven ability to manage attorneys and complex matters, with the position domiciled in