Attorney (LAW)

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

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Real Property, Construction, Transportation & Authorities section to serve in the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division. You will advise state entities on real estate and construction law, draft complex property and facilities agreements, and provide guidance on federal contract administration.

Applicants must have a law degree, be admitted to the Georgia Bar, and expect a rigorous,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to state entities focusing mainly upon real estate and construction law-related issues.
• Negotiates and drafts complex agreements for the acquisition, disposition, construction, development and management of state properties and facilities.
• Provides counsel and best practices regarding federal contract administration.
• Oversees a network of Special Assistant Attorneys General regarding public works projects, including inverse condemnation and condemnation actions.
• Litigates cases, researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs, attends depositions, interviews witnesses and hires expert witnesses.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Drafting

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Job Title: Attorney (LAW)

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000590

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: MINIMUM $72,000.00

Job Summary

The Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General - Commercial Transactions & Litigation - Real Property, Construction, Transportation & Authorities 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 Real Estate, Construction, & State Authorities Section of the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to state entities focusing mainly upon real estate and construction law-related issues.
• Negotiates and drafts complex agreements for the acquisition, disposition, construction, development and management of state properties and facilities.
• Provides counsel and best practices regarding federal contract administration.
• Oversees a network of Special Assistant Attorneys General regarding public works projects, including inverse condemnation and condemnation actions.
• Litigates cases:
  • participates in hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
  • researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
  • attends depositions, interviews witnesses and hires expert witnesses;
  • participates in settlement negotiations;
  • prepares pleadings and discovery responses.
• Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memoranda of advice.
• Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
• Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.
• Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
• Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same.
• Travel, as required by the position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in providing advice to government, public and/or non-profit corporations;
2. Experience in handling matters relating to both the horizontal and vertical construction of state facilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.