Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights

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The Office of the Attorney General
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General - General Litigation - Civil Rights

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 Civil Rights section of the General Litigation Division.

Job Summary
Duties of an attorney in this section include, but are not limited to: representing state officers and employees in federal lawsuits seeking injunctive relief and money damages. Travel is required in this position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Litigates cases:
- Appears in federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
- Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
- Works with expert witnesses;
- 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.
- Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same
- 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:
- 1-3 years of litigation experience

*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL applicants are required to:
1. Attach a current Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" ( click link to obtain: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/applicationforms
4. Attach two (2) writing samples
5. Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process)
6. Attach copies of official law school transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process)
7. Answer all prescreening questions

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.

Please confirm all required documentation has been attached BEFORE submitting, you will be unable to edit the application.

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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.