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Assistant Attorney General 1-6 (New Orleans)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025
Supplemental Information

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General (1-6) in the Litigation Division. 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 New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans, 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

Shea Malbreaugh

HR Generalist

malbreaughs@ag.louisiana.gov

T he 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

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

  • Demonstrate the ability to handle litigations in both federal and state courts;
  • Experience in motions practice and presenting oral arguments, in state courts;
  • Knowledge of collections laws, garnishments, state and federal court practice and procedure, and state agency collection practices;
  • 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.

Job Concepts

The selected candidate will be responsible for defending 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 Workers' Compensation.

Examples of Work

Requirements

The duties and requirements of an Assistant Attorney General in the Litigation division shall include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Serves as primary defense counsel in all assigned cases in all phases of litigation from the inception of the case through final appeal;
  • Performs legal research and drafts all pleadings, correspondence, or other documents in order to accomplish the above enumerated duties;
  • Identifies and secures the assistance of experts and other necessary witnesses;
  • Communicates timely and effectively with supervisors and clients on all developments in cases;
  • Performs all administrative functions attendant to the position including preparation and submission of accurate reports of daily and monthly activities, case assessments, requests for settlement authority, and all documentation related to travel and expenses;
  • Performs all work to comply with the IAT with ORM and LSU;
  • Be punctual in attendance at all matters relating to defense of the cases assigned, maintenance of normal hours, and when required to render professional legal services; as well as, work the necessary hours in order to accomplish the tasks.

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