Assistant Attorney II (Litigation Division)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Attorney II in the Litigation Division to handle defense litigation across civil and employment matters in state and federal courts. The role emphasizes trial experience, strategy development, discovery, and negotiations within a fast-paced political environment.

Minimum qualifications include a JD, active Georgia Bar membership, and several years of post-graduate litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school and active Georgia bar.
• At least 4 years of post-graduate defense litigation experience.
• Experience in municipal, county, state, tort, or constitutional law preferred.
• Ability to manage all stages of litigation and hearings, including strategy, discovery, depositions, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City in general civil and employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Lead strategy development, written and oral discovery, depositions, and negotiations.
• Engage in settlements, mediation/alternative dispute resolution, and appellate work as needed.
• Collaborate with Atlanta City Council and multiple City departments.

Skills

Research skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Sound judgment

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY II – LITIGATION DIVISION

CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT

(Salary Range: $88,654 - $122,400)

General Description The ideal candidate should have at least six (4) years of defensive litigation experience in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work A preference will be given to candidates who have significant first and/or second chair trial experience and experience working with Assistant and Associate Attorneys. The applicant should also be capable of handling all stages of litigation and administrative hearings, including strategy development, written and oral discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, and mediation/alternative dispute resolution.Experience researching and drafting legislation is a plus. The Attorney in this position will have extensive contact with Atlanta City Council, multiple City Departments and the governing bodies of several other municipalities.

Applicants must possess strong research skills, written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, sound judgment, professionalism and the interpersonal skills necessary to contribute to a litigation team handling complex legal matters in a fast-paced legal and/or political environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Must have at least at least six (4) years of post-graduate legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in municipal, county, state, tort, and/or constitutional law.

WorkSchedule

This position follows the City’s hybridworkschedulepolicy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-personworkat Cityworksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option toworkremotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybridworkscheduleis subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-personwork.