Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Justice - Public Safety
About The Position
The Assistant Attorney General will serve in the Public Safety section of the Criminal Justice Division of the Georgia Department of Law. The Department’s mission is to provide high-quality legal representation to state government agencies, officers, and employees, and to carry out the Attorney General’s constitutional and statutory responsibilities. The role primarily provides general representation to public safety agencies, including the Department of Corrections, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Board of Pardons and Paroles, and Department of Juvenile Justice. Work includes state and federal litigation and appellate practice, as well as administrative matters before the Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH). The position requires courtroom comfort, civil practice experience, and strong communication and writing skills. Some travel may be required, typically not much.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Membership in the Georgia Bar.
Nice To Haves
- Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions in state and federal court.
- Experience drafting appellate briefs in state and federal appellate courts.
- Experience in federal civil rights litigation.
- Working knowledge of state and federal civil practice.
- Working knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act.
- Experience litigating in administrative hearings.
Responsibilities
- Litigate cases.
- Participate in administrative hearings and appear in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals.
- Research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Attend depositions and work with expert witnesses.
- Participate in settlement negotiations.
- Prepare discovery requests and responses.
- Provide legal advice and/or representation to clients and agencies, and draft memoranda of advice.
- Research pertinent legal issues and keep 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 client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
- Travel as required by the position.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
