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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Assistant Attorney General 1-6, Governmental Litigation

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $105K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division/Governmental Litigation section. The role involves providing legal advice to state agencies, representing the state in litigation, and managing cases through all phases of litigation.

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Responsibilities

Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to state agencies, boards, and commissions, which may include Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and various other public educational entities

Represents the state and state public officials in various litigation

Serves as the primary or secondary litigator on all assigned cases in all phases of litigation from assignment of the case through final disposition

Determines if there are jurisdictional or procedural issues to be disposed of and if so, decides the most appropriate manner (i.e. a limited hearing, an order to brief the issue, an order to amend the pleadings, a status conference, etc.) to address these issues

Performs legal research and draft all pleadings, correspondence, or other documents in order to accomplish the above duties

Research and drafts attorney general opinions from the various State and local education boards on issues related to elementary, secondary and higher education

Conducts a continuous study of the current statutes, regulations, and case law related to assigned areas of law

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 litigation of the assigned case, maintain regular hours, and when required render legal services and work the hours necessary to accomplish the tasks at hand

Performs 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

Performs any additional duties assigned by supervisors

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLouisiana Bar AssociationComplex litigationMotions practiceOral argumentsCourt practice knowledgeAnalytical skillsWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

Possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Be in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association

Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

Preferred

Ability to handle complex litigation in state and federal courts

Experience in motions practice and presenting oral arguments in state and federal courts

Knowledge of state and federal court practice and procedure

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening and editing

Ability to handle 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 judgment