Description:

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 position filled through this announcement will serve in our Government Services & Employment Division.

Job Summary:
Attorneys in this section provide advice and representation to the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Board of Regents, the Department of Education, the Professional Standards Commission, the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, the Office of Bar Admissions, and the State Charter Schools Commission. The section also houses the Attorney General's Open Government Mediation program and the Public Defenders Council. Attorneys in the section also provide representation to the state's judicial branch in non-monetary actions brought against appellate or superior court judges.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Handles cases at every stage of litigation in state and federal courts.
Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of recent legal developments in the field.
Prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Prepares discovery requests and responses, including e-discovery;
Takes and defends depositions;
Provides general legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies;
May be called upon to present training material to client agencies.
Attends continuing legal education seminars as required;
Travel, as required by the position (typically travel is limited);
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 a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess general litigation experience.

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: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms)
Attach two (2) writing samples
Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts – (unofficial are accepted during the application process)
Attach copies of official law school transcripts – (unofficial are accepted during the application process)
Answer all prescreening questions

Additional Information:
We will consider applicants who reside outside of Metro Atlanta and are interested in working a hybrid schedule. Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check. Candidates who are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver to undergo a background check, a Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter, and copies of their 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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.