Attorney - Regulated Industries & Public Interest

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Law in Georgia seeks an Asst Attorney General for Regulated Public Interests to advise and represent agencies such as the Public Service Commission, Office of Health Planning, and the Insurance Commissioner in complex regulatory matters and contested proceedings. Qualifications include a law degree and Georgia Bar admission; litigation experience and strong writing skills are preferred.

The role involves advising clients, drafting opinions, and supporting regulatory enforcement

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Georgia Bar membership required.
• Preferred: at least two years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in administrative hearings and appears in state and federal courts for trials and appeals.
• Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Defends agency decisions on appeal.
• Participates in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Prepares discovery requests and responses.
• Provides legal advice to client agencies in memoranda.
• Keeps abreast of recent legal developments and participates in multistate groups.

Skills

Litigation

Writing skills

Experience (2+ yrs)

Education

J.D. degree

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

The Department of Law in Georgia seeks an Asst Attorney General for Regulated Public Interests to advise and represent agencies such as the Public Service Commission, Office of Health Planning, and the Insurance Commissioner in complex regulatory matters and contested proceedings. Qualifications include a law degree and Georgia Bar admission; litigation experience and strong writing skills are preferred.

The role involves advising clients, drafting opinions, and supporting regulatory enforcement