Assistant Attorney General - Business & Finance
About The Position
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 Business and Finance Section of the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division. Attorneys in this section serve as counsel for matters involving the business, financial, and property interests of the state government. Attorney will be responsible for general business litigation, including breach-of-contract actions and appeals, state procurements, the Hospital Acquisition Act, bond proceedings and lower judicatory appeals. Attorneys in this section are responsible for general representation of the Department of Administrative Services, the Georgia Lottery Corporation, the Department of Community Affairs, the State Auditor, and various State authorities. Some occasional travel may be required in this position.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school
- Member of the Georgia Bar
Nice To Haves
- Litigation experience or interest
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to assume primary responsibility for matters and to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Appears 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 memoranda 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.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
