Attorney (Administrative Procedure)

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Insurance Department seeks an Attorney (Administrative Procedure) to act as the agency’s Open Records Officer and coordinator of administrative procedures. The role ensures fair, timely, legally compliant hearings and fulfillment of public records requests under applicable laws and agency policies.

Responsibilities include managing rulemaking processes, scheduling hearings and court reporters, drafting amendments, and overseeing record retention and confidentiality provisions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and Georgia licensure or eligibility within one year of hire.
• Experience in administrative law and agency rulemaking is preferred.
• Familiarity with open records laws and due process requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Open Records Officer and Administrative Procedure Coordinator.
• Manage rulemaking: hearings scheduling, court reporters, amendments, and regulations.
• Ensure timely, legally compliant hearings and responsive records processing.

Skills

Open Records Officer

Administrative Procedure

Hearing coordination

Public records compliance

Legal review

Education

Juris Doctorate

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 (Administrative Procedure)

Agency: Insurance Department of the State of Georgia

Job Requisition ID: JR0000004000

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $50,982.94 - $81,720.15

Job Description

Under supervision, the Attorney functions as the agency’s designated Open Records Officer and Administrative Procedure Coordinator. This position is responsible for ensuring fair, timely, legally compliant hearings and fulfillment of public records requests in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies. Manage the rulemaking process including scheduling hearings, scheduling court reporters, and drafting amendments and regulations. Facilitate hearings in a neutral, orderly, and well‑documented manner, ensuring all parties are afforded due process. Act as backup hearing officer in contested cases where primary hearing officer has a conflict. Maintain detailed and secure records of hearings, decisions, and case outcomes. Receive, log, track, and coordinate the processing of all requests in accordance with the state’s open records laws. Work with internal departments to identify, gather, and review responsive records. Perform legal and procedural review to ensure records released comply with statutory requirements, including confidentiality, redaction, and exemption provisions. Communicate with requestors regarding timelines, clarifications, costs, and determinations. Oversee record retention and compliance practices related to public information. Provide staff training and serve as a subject‑matter resource on open records procedures and obligations. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 one (1) year of relevant legal experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower‑level Attorney 1 (LEP020).

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.