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    Assistant Attorney General - Baton Rouge, United States - State of Louisiana

    State of Louisiana
    State of Louisiana Baton Rouge, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General, Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General.

    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 domicile is TBD. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verification.

    Please note:
    This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received. For recruitment purposes, many vacancies may be filled from the same posting. Additionally, positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the State of Louisiana.


    Civil Division:
    Provides legal representation to the state, its departments and agencies, boards and commissions, and statewide elected officials.

    The Civil Division is comprised of the Governmental/Litigation, Lands, and Natural Resources, Environmental, Education, and Public Finance sections, and also serves, but not limited to, the following:


    • Collections: Represents 25 of Louisiana's public colleges, universities, technical and community colleges in the collection of educational related expenses, such as parking tickets, bookstore fees outstanding semester fees, meal/housing plans, etc. Additionally, the Collections Section represents 30 state agencies, including the Louisiana Department of Revenue, in the pursuant of debts owed the State of Louisiana for various reasons.

    Criminal Division:
    Assists federal, state, and local agencies in the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of criminal matters.

    The Criminal Division also serves, but not limited to, the following:


    • Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: The Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is a state law enforcement agency, and its mission is to investigate and prosecute health care providers who have defrauded the Medicaid program. The MFCU also investigates and prosecutes allegations of abuse, and neglect of residents in health care facilities.

    Federalism Division:


    Coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office in cases before the United States Supreme Court, assists the Louisiana Department of Justice in preparing and presenting appellate cases in state and federal courts, directly handles select appeals, and coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office with Amicus Curiae briefs.


    Gaming Division:
    Serves as legal advisor and legal representative to all Louisiana gaming regulatory agencies.


    Litigation Division:


    Defends the State of Louisiana, other State agencies, and State employees in tort claims seeking monetary damages in the areas of Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, and Worker's Compensation.


    Public Protection Division:


    Provides legal services to the state in the areas of consumer protection and environmental law, insurance receivership, and fair housing.


    To Apply:

    Click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.


    Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account.

    Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:


    • Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
    • Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
    • Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
    • Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
    • Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
    • Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.


    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

    For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
    Brandi Collins

    HR Generalist C


    Phone:

    Fax:

    Email:


    The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People 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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of the regulatory process under the federal APA, litigating federal APA claims, and be capable of managing complex litigation;
    • Demonstrated ability to handle litigations in both federal and state courts;
    • Litigation experience within the following areas: Civil Rights, General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Road Hazard, Transportation, Workers Compensation;
    • Must possess excellent written, oral advocacy and interpersonal skills;
    • Trial experience.
    The duties and requirements of the Assistant Attorney General shall include, but are not limited to the following:


    • Serve as the primary or secondary prosecutor on all assigned cases in all phases of prosecution from assignment of the case through final disposition;
    • Perform legal research and draft all pleadings, correspondence, or other documents in order to accomplish the above duties;
    • 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;
    • Be punctual in attendance at all meetings and court appearances related to the prosecution of the assigned case, maintain regular hours, and when required render legal services and work the hours necessary to accomplish the tasks at hand;
    • Perform all work in compliance with the Louisiana Constitution, Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Federal Administrative Procedure Act (APA), any applicable local rules of the court, and all other codes of professionalism and ethics;
    • Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisors.
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