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 Department of Law is organized into the Executive Office, five legal divisions, four specialty units and an operations division. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Environmental and Natural Resources Section of the Regulated Industries and Professions Division.

*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 law school transcripts (unofficial are accepted during the application process)
• Answer all prescreening questions

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General

Job Summary
Attorneys in this Section provide advice to and representation of the Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Department of Agriculture, Coastal Resource Division, Forestry Commission, Historic Preservation Division, Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Peanut Commission (among others) in the Office of State Administrative Hearings and in state and federal courts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
1) Litigate cases:
a) Participates in hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
b) Research and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
c) Attends depositions; interviews witnesses and hires expert witnesses;
d) Participates in settlement negotiations;
e) Prepares pleadings and discovery responses.
2) Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memoranda of advice.
3) Researches pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
4) Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.
5) Responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges
6) Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
7) Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; may make presentations at same
8) Travel, as required by the position
9) 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 a Member of the Georgia Bar

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the items below:

• 3-5 years litigation experience
• Administrative law and/or environmental law background
• Excellent writing skills

Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience and Bar Year.

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.