Civil Rights Litigation Attorney – State Government

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

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law in Georgia is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights division. The role involves federal civil rights litigation, drafting pleadings, and advising agencies on legal matters.

Graduation from an accredited law school and Georgia Bar membership are required; 1–3 years of litigation experience is preferred. The department offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for career growth within a large state government

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.
• Member of the Georgia Bar is required.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent state officers and employees in federal lawsuits seeking injunctive relief and money damages.
• Research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discoverable materials.
• Provide legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; draft memoranda.
• Travel as required by the position and participate in multistate working groups.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Written advocacy

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law in Georgia is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights division. The role involves federal civil rights litigation, drafting pleadings, and advising agencies on legal matters.

Graduation from an accredited law school and Georgia Bar membership are required; 1–3 years of litigation experience is preferred. The department offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for career growth within a large state government