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The Office of the Attorney General
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General - Ethics and Elections

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 our Government Services & Employment Division.

Job Summary
Attorneys in this section provide advice and representation to the Secretary of State and Ethics Commission, the State Election Board, the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, and the Public Defenders
Council.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Handles cases at every stage of litigation in state and federal courts.
- Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of recent legal developments in the field.
- Prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Prepares discovery requests and responses, including e-discovery.
- Takes and defends depositions.
- Provides general legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies.
- May be called upon to present training material to client agencies.
- Attend continuing legal education seminars as required.
- Travel, as required by the position (typically travel is limited).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees in this job title, and every position does not
necessarily require these duties.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school and a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess general litigation experience.

*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 undergraduate transcripts - (unofficial are accepted during the application process)
Attach copies of official law school transcripts - (unofficial are accepted during the application process)
Answer all prescreening questions

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.