Attorney 3

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and pension plans

401(k)/457 matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career development and training

Job summary

The State of Georgia is hiring an Attorney 3 to analyze and advise on legal issues within the agency’s scope. This role serves as a liaison between the agency and the Department of Law State Board of Workers' Compensation and supports the Board’s appellate reviews.

Location: 270 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. The position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited institution and license to practice law in Georgia.
• Georgia Bar admission or eligibility with licensure within one year of hire.
• Excellent legal research, writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and dispose of workers' compensation appeals for the Board.
• Attend appellate oral arguments and draft legal memoranda, orders, and awards.
• Provide policy recommendations and analysis; potential training as Settlement Adjudicator.
• Ensure compliance with SBWC policies and state/federal regulations.
• Assist three-member Board of Directors in legal analysis and liaison activities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar admission

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!

Job Title: Attorney 3
Job Requisition ID: JR0000000293
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details: $56,310.00 - $91,043.76

Job Description: Attorney 3, LEP011, Pay Grade: M, Appellate Division Salary Range: $75,000.00 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Job Summary

Under broad supervision provides analysis and/or recommendations on legal issues within the scope and authority of the agency. Acts as liaison or representative between the agency and the Department of Law State Board of Workers' Compensation

Employee Benefits Include

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and pension plans
• 401(k)/457 options with employer matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities

Location: 270 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta GA, 30303. This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work, as applicable, and may be adjusted in accordance with business requirements

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• This position consists primarily of assisting the three-member Board of Directors in reviewing, analyzing, and disposing of workers' compensation appeals.
• The Staff Attorney will be responsible for attending appellate oral arguments, performing legal research, providing analysis and policy recommendations, and drafting legal memoranda, orders, and awards.
• The Staff Attorney may have the opportunity to be trained as a Settlement Adjudicator.
• Opportunity also exists for professional advancement.
• Determine validity of claim and associate liability according to current laws, judicial and administrative precedents and available evidence.
• Prepare written responses to clients.
• Recommends the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable SBWC policies, state and federal regulations.
• Other Duties as assigned.

State 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 AND Two years of relevant legal experience
• OR Two years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021)

SBWC Specific Qualifications and Competencies

• have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
• be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia (or be eligible for admission on motion);
• have excellent legal research, writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State Board of Workers' Compensation is an equal opportunity employer.

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 AND Two years of relevant legal experience
• OR Two years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021)

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

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.