Attorney (LAW)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

50d•$72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Real Estate, Construction, & State Authorities Section of the Commercial Transactions and 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 will serve as the attorney and legal advisor for state agencies, departments, authorities and the Governor, focusing mainly upon real estate and construction law-related issues. Duties include negotiating and drafting complex agreements, providing counsel on federal contract administration, overseeing Special Assistant Attorneys General regarding public works projects, and litigating cases. The role also involves drafting formal opinions, responding to inquiries, and attending meetings and seminars.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school
Member of the Georgia Bar

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing advice to government, public and/or non-profit corporations
Experience in handling matters relating to both the horizontal and vertical construction of state facilities

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice to state entities focusing mainly upon real estate and construction law-related issues.
Negotiates and drafts complex agreements for the acquisition, disposition, construction, development and management of state properties and facilities.
Provides counsel and best practices regarding federal contract administration.
Oversees a network of Special Assistant Attorneys General regarding public works projects, including inverse condemnation and condemnation actions.
Litigates cases: participates in hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals; researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs; attends depositions, interviews witnesses and hires expert witnesses; 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.
Travel, as required by the position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.