Attorney 1/2/3-Environmental Protection Division

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Natural Resources invites applicants for Attorney 1/2/3-Environmental Protection Division. Under supervision, the Attorney will provide analysis and recommendations on legal issues within the agency's scope and authority.

Role may be full-time or part-time, based on needs; will serve as liaison between the agency and Georgia Department of Law, and provide legal research, analysis, and guidance related to EPD programs, policies and regulatory activities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and Georgia law license or eligibility with licensure within one year.
• Strong skills in legal research, analysis and writing.
• Experience in administrative and environmental law; ability to translate complex issues into plain terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and recommendations on legal issues within the agency's scope.
• Act as liaison between the agency and Georgia Department of Law.
• Provide legal research, analysis, and guidance on EPD programs, policies and regulatory activities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Administrative law

Environmental law

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

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Job Title:

Attorney 1/2/3-Environmental Protection Division

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004191

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$50 - $75 HOURLY RATE

Job Description:

Under supervision, the Attorney will provide analysis and/or recommendations on legal issues within the scope and authority of the agency. Acts as a liaison or representative between the agency and Georgia Department of Law. The position provides legal research, analysis, and guidance on matters related to Environmental Protection Division (EPD) programs, policies and regulatory activities. This position may be filled as either a full-time or part-time position, based on organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Attorney licensed in Georgia with excellent legal skills in research, analysis
and writing; experience in administrative law; experience in environmental
law; ability to understand technical issues and translate into lay terms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or reciprocity (must obtain Law License).-Note: Some positions may not allow the eligibility clause

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.