Assistant Attorney General - Public Finance and Contracts

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Assistant Attorney General - Public Finance and Contracts

Salary

$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

AG(08/09/2024)SK1

Department

DOJ-Office of the Attorney General

Opening Date

09/10/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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• Benefits

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Supplemental Information

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Assistant Attorney General 1-6. 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 the Livingston Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, reference verifications, and drug test.

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:

Samantha Kelley

HR Generalist C

Phone: (225) 326-6760

Fax: (225) 326-6795

Email:kelleysa@ag.louisiana.gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and/or legal experience in public finance law or closely related area;

• Skilled in legal research, writing, and analysis; using reasoning and logic; and in identifying and solving complex problems;

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening and editing;

• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines;

• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback; and

• Possess strong interpersonal skills, foster teamwork, promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees, and possess good judgment.

Job Concepts

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

• Researches and drafts legal opinions related to use of public funds, state and local taxation, retirement, and other public finance matters.

• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to state agencies and local political subdivisions.

• Performs legal research and draft all pleadings, correspondence, or other documents for litigation related to public finance;

• Develops, prepares, and presents training to state and local agencies on public finance matters such as the use of public funds and the procurement process;

• Monitors proposed legislation;

• Serve as the primary or secondary attorney on all assigned cases in all phases of litigation from assignment of the case through final disposition;

• Perform all work in compliance with the Louisiana Constitution, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Louisiana Code of Civil Procedures, Federal Administrative Procedure Act (APA), any applicable local rules of the court, and all other codes of professionalism and ethics;

• 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;

• Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Examples of Work

The position of Assistant Attorney General may also consist of, but are not limited to, the following skills:

• Knowledge of laws, legal principles, and practices relevant to debt collection;

• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines;

• Skill in effective oral and written communication;

• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making;

• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback;

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment;

• Ability to provide excellent customer service;

• Ability to work in person at assigned primary work site, perform all assigned tasks at designated primary work site within primary work site, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave);

• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel;

• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA

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

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

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

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have any experience in public finance related matters such as taxation, retirement, or procurement law? If yes, please describe.

  04

  Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any position? If "YES", you must provide a full explanation for each termination. If the answer is "NO", you must indicate this by typing "NO" in order to proceed with your application.

  05

  Have you ever been subject to discipline or censure by a Bar Association or other licensing organization? If "YES" provide a full explanation for each disciplinary action. If the answer is "NO" you must indicate this by typing "NO" in order to proceed with your application.

  Required Question

Agency

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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