Assistant Attorney General 1 - 6

Supplemental Information

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General 1 – 6 in the Public Protection 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 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

Shea Malbreaugh

Human Resources Specialist

malbreaughs@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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Louisiana and
• Must be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory and/or administrative laws, including, but not limited to, the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act;
• Experience as a courtroom litigator;
• Possess excellent written, oral advocacy, and interpersonal skills; and,
• Experience with auditing and/or compliance.
  
  

Examples of Work

Duties

The position of an Assistant Attorney General in the Tobacco section may consist of, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Perform recurring duties independently;
• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and other materials;
• Draft a wide variety of correspondence, reports, tables, records, and notes;
• Manage and input reports into section database;
• Participate on teleconferences and type notes with substantive details;
• Draft, review and analyze legislation relative to agency and tobacco matters;
• Review certification applications and accompanying documents submitted by tobacco manufacturers;
• Update and maintain the Louisiana Approved Tobacco Directory of manufacturers and products approved for sale in the state;
• Communicate with tobacco manufacturers and wholesalers regarding administrative and enforcement matters;
• Communicate with other state agencies both in Louisiana and nationally on various tobacco enforcement issues;
• Participate in various multistate working groups and conference calls on various tobacco related matters, as well as attendance at tobacco conferences; and
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.