Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Justice - Public Safety Agency: Department of Law Job Requisition ID: JR0000005016 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: MINIMUM - $75,000.00 - SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE Job Description: Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Justice - Public Safety The mission of the Department of Law is to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers and employees of state government and by honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General. The position filled through this announcement will serve in Public Safety section of the Criminal Justice Division. Job Summary The primary duties of this position include general representation of public safety agencies such as the Department of Corrections, GBI, Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Attorneys in this section assist the various agencies and also appear in both state and federal court on actions such as mandamus, declaratory judgment and requests for injunctive relief. Also included are administrative cases before OSAH. Public Safety Lawyers have an interesting mix of state and federal litigation and appellate practice. The ideal candidate will have experience and a level of comfort in the courtroom, civil practice experience and good communication and writing skills. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Litigates cases Participates in administrative hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs Attends depositions; works with expert witnesses Participates in settlement negotiations Prepares discovery requests and responses. Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memoranda of advice. Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments. Participates in multistate working groups. Reviews sign-on opportunities for letters, comments and briefs. Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions. Responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges. Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required. Travel, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required) Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school and Member of the Georgia Bar Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below: -Experience in drafting and arguing dispositive motions in state and federal court -Experience in drafting appellate briefs in state and federal appellate courts -Experience in federal civil rights litigation -A working knowledge of state and federal civil practice -A working knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act Experience litigating in administrative hearings *To move forward in the recruiting process ALL External applicants are required to: -Attach a current Resume -Cover Letter -Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" (click link to obtain: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms) -Attach two (2) writing samples -Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process) -Attach copies of official law school transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process) -Answer all prescreening questions -If the file is too large to attach please email the documents(s) to [email protected] to include the Position Tile - Application materials(s) in the Subject Line Additional Information Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All applicants will be considered but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position and may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected candidates are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be notified due to the high volume of applications. The State of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The position will remain open until filled. Human Resources reserves the discretion to close the job announcement before the closing date if a significant number of applications are received. Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.

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