Assistant Attorney General - Continuous Recruiting

Law, Department of•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Law's mission 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. This position is part of an attorney applicant pool open to all vacancies within the Department. Applicants can specify their division/section of interest. The department is divided into the following legal divisions: Regulated Industries and Professions (Env, State Licensing Bd, Regulated Ind.), Commercial Transactions and Litigation (Tax, Bus & Fin and Real Estate), Criminal Justice (Capital Lit & Post Conviction and Public Safety), General Litigation (Torts, Workers' Comp, and Civil Rights), Government Services & Employment (Education, Labor/Emp and Ethics), Prosecutions (Gangs, Human Trafficking and Organized Retail Crime), Medicaid Fraud, Consumer Protection, and the Solicitor General’s Unit.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school
Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing

Nice To Haves

Experience in area of interest
Demonstrated ability to work in a team

Responsibilities

Serves as the attorney and legal advisor for state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; specific duties depend on the Division.
Litigates cases: Participates in hearings and appears in administrative hearings, state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals.
Researches and prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Participates in settlement negotiations.
Prepares pleadings and discovery 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.
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.
Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same.
May prosecute fraud and corruption involving the State of Georgia’s departments and agencies, including those committing crimes against the state.
May prosecute identity fraud, residential mortgage fraud, and securities fraud.
May investigate and prosecute fraud and abuse by providers in the Georgia Medicaid program.
Travel, as required by the position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.