Assistant Attorney General - Ethics and Elections

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Georgia seeks an Assistant Attorney General for Ethics and Elections to support the Government Services & Employment Division. This role develops and enforces laws, provides legal counsel to state agencies, and upholds constitutional duties while advancing the public interest.

Ideal candidates will hold a Georgia law degree, be admitted to the Georgia Bar, and have strong litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• Preference given to applicants with general litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles cases at every stage of litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
• Prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepares discovery requests and responses, including e-discovery.
• Takes and defends depositions.
• Provides general legal advice to clients/agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor / Doctor of Law

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - Ethics and Elections

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000655 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

Minimum $72,000.00

Job Description

The Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General - Ethics and Elections 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.

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.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars as required.
• Travel, as required by the position (typically travel is limited).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Position 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.

Georgia State Government Overview

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.