Assistant Attorney General - Continuous Recruiting

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We are accepting applications for our attorney applicant pool open to all vacancies within the Department of Law.

Office of the Attorney General
Department of Law
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.

We are accepting applications for our attorney applicant pool open to all vacancies within the Department.

Once you apply, you will have the opportunity to specify which specific Division/Section you are most interested in. For a complete description of our legal divisions, please view a brief description of each office by clicking https://law.georgia.gov/about-us/organization-office

Divisions:
- Regulated Industries and Professions (Env, State Licensing Bd, Regulated Ind.)
- Commercial Transactions and Litigation (Tax, Bus & Fin and Real Estate)
- Criminal Justice (Capital Lit & Post Conviction and Public Safety)
- General Litigation (Torts, Workers' Comp, and Civil Rights)
- Government Services & Employment (Education, Labor/Emp and Ethics)
- Prosecutions (Gangs, Human Trafficking and Organized Retail Crime)
- Medicaid Fraud
- Consumer Protection
- Solicitor General’s Unit

Job Summary
Duties include serving as the attorney and legal advisor for state agencies, departments, authorities and the Governor; specific duties depend on the Division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Litigates cases:- Participates in hearings and appears in administrative hearings, state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
- Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
- Participates in settlement negotiations;
- Prepares pleadings and discovery responses.
- Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memoranda of advice.
- Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
- Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.
- Responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.
- Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
- Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same
- May prosecute fraud and corruption involving the State of Georgia’s departments and agencies, including those committing crimes against the state;
- May prosecute identity fraud, residential mortgage fraud, and securities fraud;
- May investigate and prosecute fraud and abuse by providers in the Georgia Medicaid program;
- Travel, as required by the position;
- 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 who possess one or more items below:
- Experience in area of interest.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team.

*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL applicants are required to:
1. Attach a current Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" ( click link to obtain: https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/dept-law-employment-application/download

4. Attach two (2) writing samples
5. Attach copies of official law school transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process)
6. Answer all prescreening questions
7. If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to [email protected] to include the position title - application
material(s) in the subject line.

Please confirm all required documentation has been attached BEFORE submitting, you will be unable to edit the application.

Additional Information

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. 

Selected candidates are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be notified due to the high volume of applications.

The State of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The position will remain open until filled. Human Resources reserves the discretion to close the job announcement before the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.