Criminal Director/Assistant Attorney General

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school;

Preferred Qualifications: Significant criminal litigation and felony trial experience, preferably as a state, federal, or local prosecutor; Extensive knowledge of Louisiana criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, constitutional law, and prosecutorial ethics; Experience supervising attorneys and managing complex or high-profile criminal matters; Strong leadership, legal judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills; Experience working with district attorneys and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; Strong written and oral communication skills. Job Duties And Other Information Directs the operations, personnel, workload, and legal work of the Criminal Division; Supervises attorneys, section chiefs, paralegals, and support staff and establishes Division priorities and caseload assignments; Oversees criminal prosecutions conducted or assisted by the Department, including complex and significant criminal matters; Oversees criminal appeals, post-conviction proceedings, writ applications, constitutional challenges, extraditions, expungements, and other criminal litigation; Provides strategic direction on significant cases, including prosecution strategy, plea negotiations, trial preparation, sentencing, and appeals; Advises the Attorney General and executive leadership on significant criminal cases, emerging legal issues, and criminal justice matters affecting the State; Coordinates with district attorneys and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on criminal investigations and prosecutions; Ensures Division personnel comply with applicable laws, court rules, ethical obligations, Department policies, and professional standards; Participates in hiring, performance management, personnel assignments, and other staffing and operational decisions; Represents the Department at meetings, conferences, legislative proceedings, law enforcement events, and other official functions; Performs other duties and special assignments as directed. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.