Senior Assistant Attorney General, Regulated Public Interest

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Law is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Regulated Industries & Professions – Regulated Public Interest section. The role involves providing legal representation to state agencies, defending agency decisions on appeal, and advising client agencies on complex regulatory matters.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree from an accredited school and Georgia Bar membership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in administrative hearings and appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals.
• researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Defends agency decisions on appeal.
• Participates in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Prepares discovery requests and responses.
• Provides legal advice to client agencies memorialized in a letter or memorandum.
• Conducts research on pertinent legal issues and keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
• Travels as required by the position.

Skills

Litigation

LegalResearch

LegalWriting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Georgia Department of Law is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Regulated Industries & Professions – Regulated Public Interest section. The role involves providing legal representation to state agencies, defending agency decisions on appeal, and advising client agencies on complex regulatory matters.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree from an accredited school and Georgia Bar membership.