Criminal Director/Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Director/Assistant Attorney General

Salary

$175,011.20 - $220,000.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

AG(09/21/2026)NY1

Department

DOJ-Office of the Attorney General

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Director/Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and legal operations of the Criminal Division. The position oversees criminal prosecutions, appellate and post-conviction matters, extraditions, criminal-law matters, and other cases handled by the Division. The Director provides strategic and legal guidance to Division attorneys and supervisors and works closely with executive leadership, district attorneys, law enforcement agencies, state agencies, and other criminal justice partners throughout Louisiana.

This is a senior-level leadership position requiring extensive criminal law experience, strong legal and prosecutorial judgment, and demonstrated experience managing attorneys and complex legal matters.

The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. 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:

Nicole Young

HR Generalist A

YoungN@ag.louisiana.gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school;
• Current admission to the Louisiana State Bar and eligibility to practice law in Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• 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

The duties and requirements of a Director/Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

01

Are you currently admitted to the Louisiana State Bar and eligible to practice law in Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional legal experience do you have primarily involving criminal law, prosecution, or criminal litigation?

• Less than 5 years
• 5-9 years
• 10-14 years
• 15 or more years

03

How many years of experience do you have supervising attorneys or managing a legal team or prosecutorial team?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5-9 years
• 10 or more years

04

Which of the following best describes your criminal trial experience?

• No criminal trial experience
• Assisted with criminal trials
• Served as lead or co-lead counsel in misdemeanor trials
• Served as lead or co-lead counsel in felony trials
• Extensive experience as lead counsel in felony trials

05

Please briefly describe your experience supervising attorneys or managing a legal or prosecutorial operation. Include the approximate number and types of employees supervised and the scope of your responsibilities.

06

Please briefly describe your experience handling or overseeing complex criminal matters. Include your experience with prosecution, trial work, appeals, post-conviction matters, or other significant criminal litigation, as applicable.

07

7. Describe your experience working with district attorneys and federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies.

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