Assistant Attorney General 1-6

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General (1-6) in the Civil Division/Lands and Natural Resources section. 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 will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications. 
 
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 (225) 326-6795.
 

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Abby-Grace Zeigler

HR Generalist

ZeiglerA@AG.Louisiana.Gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals 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;
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) mainly for state wide, state court appearances, but also for continuing education and other conferences, as required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge general legal advising and litigation on matters related to Natural Resource law;
• Demonstrate the ability to handle litigations in both federal and state courts;
• Experience in motions practice and presenting oral arguments, in state courts;
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening and editing;
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines;
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, foster teamwork, promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees, and possess good judgement.

The position of Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division/Lands and Natural Resources section may consist of, but is not limited to, the following duties: 

• Provide general legal advisement and litigate cases related to: coastal restoration, mineral rights, wildlife, navigability, property disputes, disaster and emergency matters;
• May serve as hearing officers and prosecutors for various governmental boards and commissions;
• Assist other attorneys of the LADOJ with Attorney General Opinions;
• Assist other attorneys in the preparation of court cases with the Civil Division.