Ethics & Elections AAG - Public Service Leader

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Georgia seeks an Assistant Attorney General for Ethics and Elections to support the Government Services & Employment Division. This role develops and enforces laws, provides legal counsel to state agencies, and upholds constitutional duties while advancing the public interest.

Ideal candidates will hold a Georgia law degree, be admitted to the Georgia Bar, and have strong litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• Preference given to applicants with general litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles cases at every stage of litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
• Prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepares discovery requests and responses, including e-discovery.
• Takes and defends depositions.
• Provides general legal advice to clients/agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor / Doctor of Law

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General in Georgia seeks an Assistant Attorney General for Ethics and Elections to support the Government Services & Employment Division. This role develops and enforces laws, provides legal counsel to state agencies, and upholds constitutional duties while advancing the public interest.

Ideal candidates will hold a Georgia law degree, be admitted to the Georgia Bar, and have strong litigation experience.