4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
General Litigations Division - Civil Rights Section - Assistant Attorney General
The mission of the Department of Law is to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers and employees of state government and by honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General.The Department of Law is organized into the Executive Office,five legal divisions,four specialty units and an operations division.The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Civil Rights Section of our General Litigation Division.
*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL External applicants are required to:
Attach a current Resume
Cover Letter
Attach " Department of Law Employment Application "
( click link to obtain: )
Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts
Attach copies of official law school transcripts
Answer all prescreening questions
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General
Job Summary
The Responsibilities of Attorneys in this Section include, but are not limited to: representing state officers and employees who are sued for money damages for alleged violations of the U.S. Constitution or a federal statute.Travel is required in this position.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Litigates cases:
1) Appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
2) Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
3) Works with expert witnesses;
4) Participates in settlement negotiations;
5) Prepares discovery requests and responses;
6) Takes and defends depositions of fact and expert witnesses;
7) Conducts research on pertinent legal issues and keeps abreast of recent legal developments;
8) Attends continuing legal education seminars as required and may make presentations at same;
9) Travel, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required);
10) Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title.They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school and Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants whopossess one or more items below:
1 to 3 years litigation experience .
Additional Information
Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.
Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver to background check, Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter, and copies of official college transcripts.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.All applicants will be considered, but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position, and may not necessarily receive an interview.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General by 2x
Get notified about new Assistant Attorney General jobs in Atlanta, GA .
Atlanta, GA
$198,000.00
-
$266,000.00
4 days ago
Atlanta, GA
$125,000.00
-
$150,000.00
3 months ago
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
$75,000.00
-
$120,000.00
4 months ago
Atlanta, GA $150,000 - $180,000 3 weeks ago
Atlanta, GA $190,000 - $250,000 2 weeks ago
Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General...Application Development - Banking - Business Operations - IT Support - Project Management - Data Analytics - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are...
...seasonal opportunity Primo Brands is looking for seasonal drivers for deliveries in major markets across the country. This seasonal role is... ...while working out on your own with limited supervision. Servicing our customers is hard work, and you will need to be able to...
...Alpine Solutions Group is a fast-growing recruitment agency that specializes in connecting top talent with leading companies. We are looking for a motivated and driven Technical Recruiter to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying...
...: (3 : 00PM-11 : 00PM)Position Summary :A Signal Patrol Officer will conduct patrols, (foot and vehicle) for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value... ...to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents...
At Sunline, safety is more than a checklist. Its how we take care of our drivers, our equipment, and our reputation. Were looking for someone who is curious, detail oriented, and ready to roll up their sleeves to keep our fleet compliant and our team on track. The...