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Assistant Attorney General/Post Conviction Relief

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service • Louisiana, Louisiana • 3w ago

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Assistant Attorney General/Post Conviction Relief

Salary

$120,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

AG(10.9.2025)AZ1

Department

DOJ-Office of the Attorney General

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

11/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

Questions

About this Job

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an experienced Assistant Attorney General to represent the State of Louisiana in post-conviction capital proceedings. This position involves handling complex, high-stakes litigation in both state and federal court. The successful candidate will be an exceptional litigator who thrives in a high-volume, deadline driven work environment with voluminous records and who possesses the ability to identify key issues, present compelling arguments at every stage of post-conviction review, and work within a collaborative team setting.

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 Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Louisiana Bar (or eligibility for admission);

At least 3-5 years of litigation experience, with substantial courtroom practice;

Capital or post-conviction experience required;

Exceptional oral advocacy and legal writing skills;

Ability to manage complex cases and large volumes of records efficiently;

Strong interpersonal skills for working with prosecutors, law enforcement, and court personnel;

Requires regular statewide travel for hearings, oral arguments, and case coordination;

Prior clerkship preferred (state or federal).

Job Duties and Other Information

Examples of Work:

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

Represent the State in capital post-conviction proceedings at both the state and federal level, including evidentiary hearings and appellate argument;

Coordinate with District Attorneys' offices to obtain complete case files and records;

Review trial transcripts, appellate records, investigative reports, and expert witness materials to develop litigation strategy;

Draft responses to post-conviction petitions and habeas corpus applications, as well as procedural and substantive motions;

Present oral arguments in state district courts and federal district courts;

Collaborate closely with the Solicitor General's Office on appeals before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States-ensuring seamless coordination when cases reach the most important and high-profile stages;

Work closely with other attorneys, investigators, and support staff to ensure thorough preparation and effective advocacy.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Do you have a license to practice law in the State of Louisiana?

Yes

Are you in good standing with the Louisiana Bar Association?

Yes

Please select the tier that applies to the number of years you have been practicing law.

Less than 3 years

Greater than or equal to 3 years but less than 5 years

Greater than or equal to 5 years but less than 10 years

Greater than or equal to 10 years but less than 15 years

Greater than or equal to 15 years but less than 20 years

Greater than or equal to 20 years

Do you have any experience managing teams or individuals in a professional setting?

Yes

If yes, how many years of experience do you have in management?

Do you have any experience in training other employees or staff members?

Yes

If yes, how many years of experience do you have training other employees or staff members?

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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