Civil Rights Litigation Attorney – Public Sector

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

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Civil Rights Division seeks an Assistant Attorney General to handle general litigation in civil rights matters. The role involves representing state officers and employees in federal lawsuits, with travel as needed and a commitment to public service.

Requirements include a law degree from an accredited school and Georgia Bar admission. Preferred applicants have 1–3 years of litigation experience and will attach documents such

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Georgia Bar.

Responsibilities

• Litigates cases in federal courts and argues motions.
• Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Works with expert witnesses and prepares discovery requests.
• Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memoranda of advice.
• Travel is required in this position.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

State of Georgia’s Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Civil Rights Division seeks an Assistant Attorney General to handle general litigation in civil rights matters. The role involves representing state officers and employees in federal lawsuits, with travel as needed and a commitment to public service.

Requirements include a law degree from an accredited school and Georgia Bar admission. Preferred applicants have 1–3 years of litigation experience and will attach documents such