Attorney 1, 2, 3-Environmental Protection Division

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

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources seeks an Attorney 1/2/3 for the Environmental Protection Division. The attorney will analyze and advise on environmental legal issues, serve as liaison with the Georgia Department of Law, and support regulatory programs through research and guidance.

The role may be filled full-time or part-time depending on organizational needs, requiring a Georgia bar license or eligibility and strong written and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensure to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to sit for the Georgia Bar.
• Strong research, analysis and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and recommendations on legal issues within agency scope.
• Act as liaison between the agency and Georgia Department of Law.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and guidance for Environmental Protection Division programs and regulations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Administrative law

Environmental law

Education

Juris Doctorate

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.