Senior Deputy Division Chief, Litigation

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Atlanta Law Department seeks a Deputy Division Chief in the Litigation Division to lead a team of attorneys, defend civil actions, and shape case strategy across complex matters. You will supervise staff, manage outside counsel, and drive policy and operating guidelines.

The role also emphasizes talent development, budget oversight, and presenting litigation trends to executive audiences, with collaboration across City departments to achieve lawful, strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and in good standing.
• Fifteen+ years of litigation experience.
• Progressive responsibility managing people and workflow.
• Municipal/county or constitutional law experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Defend civil actions and supervise attorneys.
• Develop case strategies and provide direction to a group of attorneys.
• Manage outside counsel and establish operating policies.
• Coach and mentor staff; build relationships within the Department of Law and with City of Atlanta departments; manage organizational budget.

Connaissances

Legal leadership

Litigation management

Policy development

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar admission

Description du poste

The City of Atlanta Law Department seeks a Deputy Division Chief in the Litigation Division to lead a team of attorneys, defend civil actions, and shape case strategy across complex matters. You will supervise staff, manage outside counsel, and drive policy and operating guidelines.

The role also emphasizes talent development, budget oversight, and presenting litigation trends to executive audiences, with collaboration across City departments to achieve lawful, strategic objectives.