Assistant Attorney General - Business & Finance

Law, Department of; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Law seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Commercial Transactions & Litigation – Business and Finance section. The attorney will handle matters involving the state’s business, financial, and property interests, including breach‑of‑contract actions, procurements, and related appeals.

The position requires graduation from an accredited law school and Georgia Bar admission, along with strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Appear in state and federal courts to try cases, argue motions and appeals.
• Research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Work with expert witnesses.
• Participate in settlement negotiations.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Provide legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies, drafts memos of advice.
• Research pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
• Participate in multistate working groups.
• Review sign-on opportunities for letters, comments, and briefs.
• Draft formal opinions in response to legal questions.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same time
• Travel, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required)
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title and Agency

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - Business & Finance

Agency: Department of Law

Job Requisition ID

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003088

Shift

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

MINIMUM $72,000.00 - SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Description

Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General - Commercial Transactions & Litigation - Business and Finance 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 Business and Finance Section of the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division.

Job Summary

Attorneys in this section serve as counsel for matters involving the business, financial, and property interests of the state government. Attorney will be responsible for general business litigation, including breach-of-contract actions and appeals, state procurements, the Hospital Acquisition Act, bond proceedings and lower judicatory appeals. Attorneys in this section are responsible for general representation of the Department of Administrative Services, the Georgia Lottery Corporation, the Department of Community Affairs, the State Auditor, and various State authorities. Some occasional travel may be required in this position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Appears in state and federal courts to try cases, argue motions and appeals.
• Research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Work with expert witnesses.
• Participate in settlement negotiations.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Provide legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies, drafts memo- randa of advice.
• Research pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
• Participate in multistate working groups.
• Review sign-on opportunities for letters, comments, and briefs.
• Draft formal opinions in response to legal questions.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presenta- tions at same time
• Travel, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required)
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and a member of the Georgia Bar

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the items below:

• Litigation experience or interest
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to assume primary responsibility for matters and to work independently.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

General Information

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.

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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