Assistant Attorney General - Continuous Recruiting

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

We are accepting applications for our attorney applicant pool open to all vacancies within the Department of Law. 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. Once you apply, you will have the opportunity to specify which specific Division/Section you are most interested in. For a complete description of our legal divisions, please view a brief description of each office by clicking https://law.georgia.gov/about-us/organization-office

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school
Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing
Attach a current Resume
Cover Letter
Attach "Department of Law Employment Application"
Attach two (2) writing samples
Attach copies of official law school transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process)
Answer all prescreening questions
If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to [email protected] to include the position title - application material(s) in the subject line.
Please confirm all required documentation has been attached BEFORE submitting, you will be unable to edit the application.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.