State Counsel — Commercial Transactions & Litigation

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

Job summary

Georgia Department of Law seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Commercial Transactions & Litigation – Business and Finance section. The attorney will handle matters involving the state’s business, financial, and property interests, including breach‑of‑contract actions, procurements, and related appeals.

The position requires graduation from an accredited law school and Georgia Bar admission, along with strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Appear in state and federal courts to try cases, argue motions and appeals.
• Research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Work with expert witnesses.
• Participate in settlement negotiations.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Provide legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies, drafts memos of advice.
• Research pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
• Participate in multistate working groups.
• Review sign-on opportunities for letters, comments, and briefs.
• Draft formal opinions in response to legal questions.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same time
• Travel, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required)
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Georgia Department of Law seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Commercial Transactions & Litigation – Business and Finance section. The attorney will handle matters involving the state’s business, financial, and property interests, including breach‑of‑contract actions, procurements, and related appeals.

The position requires graduation from an accredited law school and Georgia Bar admission, along with strong research and writing skills.