State of Louisiana · 2 months ago
Assistant Attorney General 1-6 (Baton Rouge)
Houma-Thibodaux Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelThe State of Louisiana's Department of Justice is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Litigation Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for defending the state and its agencies in tort claims, conducting legal research, and managing all phases of litigation.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
State of Louisiana
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chancellor Donald, M.D.
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