Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights section of the General Litigation Division. 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 the Civil Rights section of the General Litigation Division. 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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school
- Member of the Georgia Bar
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years of litigation experience
Responsibilities
- 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
- Performs 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
