Ethics & Elections Assistant Attorney General

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

Job summary

Georgia State Government seeks an Assistant Attorney General - Ethics and Elections to join the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law. The role supports the Government Services & Employment Division and handles cases across state and federal courts.

Primary duties include litigation at all stages, legal research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and providing legal advice to agencies. Equal opportunity employer with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.
• Preference given to 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 in the field.
• Prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepares discovery requests and responses, including e-discovery.
• Takes and defends depositions.
• Provides general legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies.
• May be called upon to present training material to client agencies.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars as required.
• Travel, as required by the position (typically travel is limited).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Georgia State Government seeks an Assistant Attorney General - Ethics and Elections to join the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law. The role supports the Government Services & Employment Division and handles cases across state and federal courts.

Primary duties include litigation at all stages, legal research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and providing legal advice to agencies. Equal opportunity employer with travel as needed.