Assistant Attorney General – Public Safety & Civil Litigation

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 Criminal Justice - Public Safety division to represent public safety agencies in state and federal courts. Responsibilities include litigation, administrative hearings, and advisory work for agencies such as corrections and juvenile justice.

The ideal candidate has courtroom experience, strong written and oral advocacy, and solid research skills. Graduation from an accredited law school and Georgia Bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• Experience in state and federal court litigation preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigates cases in state and federal court.
• Participates in administrative hearings and settlements.
• Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Advises clients and agencies and responds to inquiries.
• Keeps abreast of legal developments and participates in multistate groups.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Written communications

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Georgia Department of Law seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Justice - Public Safety division to represent public safety agencies in state and federal courts. Responsibilities include litigation, administrative hearings, and advisory work for agencies such as corrections and juvenile justice.

The ideal candidate has courtroom experience, strong written and oral advocacy, and solid research skills. Graduation from an accredited law school and Georgia Bar admission are required.