Assistant Attorney II (Litigation Division)

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Atlanta Law Department is hiring an Assistant Attorney II for its Litigation Division. The attorney will handle complex defensive litigation and administrative hearings through all stages, including developing strategy, conducting written and oral discovery, taking depositions, negotiating settlements, and participating in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution. The role involves extensive contact with Atlanta City Council, multiple City Departments, and governing bodies of several other municipalities. The position requires strong research, written and oral communication, analytical, judgment, professionalism, and interpersonal skills to contribute to a litigation team in a fast-paced legal and/or political environment. The position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner. It requires in-person work at City worksites or facilities at least four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day per week, subject to eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The schedule may change to five days of in-person work.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• At least six years of post-graduate legal experience, as stated in the posting, although the posting contains an inconsistent parenthetical reference to four years.
• Strong research, written and oral communication, analytical, judgment, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle all stages of litigation and administrative hearings.

Nice To Haves

• Significant first- and/or second-chair trial experience.
• Experience working with Assistant and Associate Attorneys.
• Experience in municipal, county, state, tort, and/or constitutional law.
• Experience researching and drafting legislation.

Responsibilities

• Handle defensive litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work.
• Handle administrative hearings and all stages of litigation.
• Develop litigation strategy.
• Conduct written and oral discovery and depositions.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Work with Atlanta City Council, City Departments, and governing bodies of other municipalities.
• Contribute to a litigation team handling complex legal matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree