Asst Attorney General - State Licensing Board

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

Job summary

The State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the State Licensing Board. The role provides legal counsel to licensing boards, attends board meetings, represents boards in hearings, and handles civil actions involving professional licensing matters.

The position requires graduation from an accredited law school, Georgia Bar membership, and 3–5 years in administrative law or civil litigation with trial experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and a Member of the Georgia Bar.
• 3–5 years of experience in administrative law or civil litigation; trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigates cases in hearings and courts; argues motions and appeals.
• Provides legal advice and representation; drafts memoranda.
• Conducts legal research and keeps up with developments.
• Drafts formal opinions in response to questions.
• Attends client, board and division meetings; supports CLE and travel as needed.

Skills

Administrative law

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Education

Graduation from accredited law school; Member of Georgia Bar

Job description

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!

Asst Attorney General - State Licensing Board

• Job Title: Asst Attorney General - State Licensing Board
• Job Requisition ID: JR0000000748
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Compensation: MINIMUM $72,000.00 - SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Description

Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General - State Licensing Board 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 State Licensing Boards Section of our Regulated Industries and Professions Division. Job Summary Attorneys in this section provide legal advice to the boards, attend board meetings, represent the boards in administrative hearings and appeals, defend civil actions related to the professional licensing boards and judicial reviews of agency decisions, and perform other duties as required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Litigates cases: a) Participates in hearings and appears in administrative, state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals. b) Researches and prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs. c) Interviews witnesses and works with expert witnesses. d) Participates in settlement negotiations.
2. Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies, drafts memoranda of advice.
3. Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
4. Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.
5. Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
6. Attends continuing legal education seminars as required.
7. Travel, as required by the position.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Experience in administrative law or civil litigation
• Trial experience

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 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.

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.

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.