Asst Attorney General - Organized Retail Crime

Law, Department of; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Georgia, seeks an Assistant Attorney General for Prosecutions in the Organized Retail Crime Unit. The role prosecutes organized retail crime statewide from investigation through trial and directs complex litigation.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree and Georgia Bar membership; five+ years in litigation or prosecution; two+ years in theft or cyber crime preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.
• Five (5) or more years of litigation or prosecution experience.
• Two (2) or more years of experience prosecuting theft crimes or cyber crimes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prosecute organized retail crime across the State from investigation through trial.
• Direct investigations, draft indictments, file and litigate motions, examine witnesses, and lead at trial.
• Establish partnerships with retailers and coordinate training for staff.
• Coordinate with local and federal prosecutors, law enforcement, and community leaders to prosecute ORC.
• Coordinate and conduct ORC training for law enforcement and related agencies.
• Review and coordinate search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas for records.
• Collaborate with White Collar, Human Trafficking, and Gangs Sections on overlapping cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Prosecution experience

Education

JD / law degree

Job description

Job Title: Asst Attorney General – Organized Retail Crime Agency – Department of Law

Job Requisition ID: JR0000005712 | Shift: Day (United States of America) | Compensation Details: SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND BAR YEAR

Job Description

Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General – Prosecutions – Organized Retail Crime Unit.

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 the Organized Retail Crime section of our Prosecutions Division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prosecute organized retail crime across the State from investigation through trial. This includes, but is not limited to, directing investigations, drafting indictments, filing and litigating motions, examining witnesses, and sitting as lead counsel at trial.
• Establish new partnerships and maintain current partnerships with retailers.
• Supervise, work with, and conduct ongoing training of organized retail crime prosecutors, investigators, and administrative staff.
• Partner with local and federal prosecutors, law enforcement, a community leaders to effectively prosecute organized retail crime.
• Coordinate and conduct organized retail crime training for law enforcement and related agencies.
• Review and coordinate search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas for records.
• Work with the White Collar, Human Trafficking, and Gangs Sections on cases involving overlapping elements.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Five (5) or more years of litigation or prosecution experience
• Two (2) or more years of experience prosecuting theft crimes or cyber crimes

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school and Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing. (Typically holding a minimum of three years or more of experience in the specific area or a related area of the law.)

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.

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 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.