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The Office of the Attorney General
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General - Commercial Transactions & Litigation - Real Property, Construction, Transportation & Authorities

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. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Real Estate, Construction, & State Authorities Section of the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division.
Job Summary
o The Assistant Attorney General serves as the attorney and legal advisor for state agencies, departments, authorities and the Governor; specific duties depend on the Division. Attorneys under special department units may prosecute fraud and corruption involving the State of Georgia's departments and agencies, including those committing crimes against the state, as well as prosecution as a result of identity fraud, residential mortgage fraud, securities fraud, AND fraud and abuse by providers in the Georgia Medicaid program.

o Duties & Responsibilities:
o Provides legal advice to state entities focusing mainly upon real estate and construction law-related issues.
o Negotiates and drafts complex agreements for the acquisition, disposition, construction, development and management of state properties and facilities.
o Provides counsel and best practices regarding federal contract administration.
o Oversees a network of Special Assistant Attorneys General regarding public works projects, including inverse condemnation and condemnation actions.
o Litigates cases:
o participates in hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
o researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
o attends depositions, interviews witnesses and hires expert witnesses;
o participates in settlement negotiations;
o prepares pleadings and discovery responses.
o Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memoranda of advice.
o Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
o Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.
o Responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.
o Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
o Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same
o Travel, as required by the position
o Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL External applicants are required to:
Attach a current Resume
Cover Letter
Attach "Department of Law Employment Application."
( click link to obtain: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms)
Attach two (2) writing samples
Attach copies of official law school transcripts
Answer all prescreening questions

Additional Information
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

All applicants will be considered but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position and may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected candidates are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be notified due to the high volume of applications.

The State of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The position will remain open until filled. Human Resources reserves the discretion to close the job announcement before
the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.