Public Safety Attorney - State Criminal Justice

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Office of the Attorney General – Department of Law, seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Justice - Public Safety division. The role focuses on representing public safety agencies in litigation, including state and federal courts, and handling administrative matters.

The ideal candidate has a Georgia Bar license, a Juris Doctor, and strong writing and litigation skills. The position involves diverse cases, collaboration with agencies, and occasional travel in a

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the Georgia Bar.

Responsibilities

• Litigates cases for public safety agencies in state and federal courts.
• Represents clients in administrative hearings and appellate proceedings.
• Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Attends depositions and works with expert witnesses.
• Provides legal advice and memoranda to clients/agencies.
• Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of developments; participates in multistate working groups.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

State of Georgia, Office of the Attorney General – Department of Law, seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Justice - Public Safety division. The role focuses on representing public safety agencies in litigation, including state and federal courts, and handling administrative matters.

The ideal candidate has a Georgia Bar license, a Juris Doctor, and strong writing and litigation skills. The position involves diverse cases, collaboration with agencies, and occasional travel in a