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Office of the Attorney General
Georgia Department of Law
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
Division: Criminal
Section: Public Safety
Annual Salary: Min. $67,000.00/Commensurate with experience
FLSA: Exempt
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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 filled through this announcement will serve in Public Safety section of the Criminal Justice Division.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General
Job Summary
The primary duties of this position include general representation of public safety agencies such as the Department of Corrections, GBI, Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Attorneys in this section assist the various agencies and also appear in both state and federal court on actions such as mandamus, declaratory judgment and requests for injunctive relief. Also included are administrative cases before OSAH. Public Safety Lawyers have an interesting mix of state and federal litigation and appellate practice. The ideal candidate will have experience and a level of comfort in the courtroom, civil practice experience and good communication and writing skills.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school and Member of the Georgia Bar
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below:
Additional Information:
A criminal background check is completed on all candidates; employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of the background investigation. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver, Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter and copies of official college transcripts.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All applicants will be considered, but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position, and may not necessarily receive an interview. Human Resources maintains the discretion to close the job announcement prior to the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND BAR YEAR
Position will remain open until filled.
Full Time
$116k-156k (estimate)
03/10/2024
07/10/2024