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Office of the Attorney General 

Department of Law

Assistant Attorney General - Business and Finance

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 Business and Finance Section of the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division.

Job Summary

Attorneys in this section serve as counsel for matters involving the business, financial, and property interests of the state government, including bankruptcy. The attorney will be responsible for representing the state in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies across the state and occasionally out of state, including multistate bankruptcies.  While the workload would be primarily bankruptcy-focused, there is an opportunity for the attorney to participate in general business litigation, including breach-of-contract actions, state procurements, the Hospital Acquisition Act, bond proceedings and Georgia Lottery Prize denials.  Some occasional travel may be required in this position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Litigate cases:

o   Appears in state and federal courts to try cases, argue motions and appeal.

o   Research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.

o   Works with expert witnesses.

o   Participates in settlement negotiations.

o   Prepares discovery requests and responses.

o   Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies, drafts memoranda of advice.

o   Research pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.

o   participates in multistate working groups.

o   Reviews sign-on opportunities for letters, comments, and briefs.

o   Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.

o   Responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.

o   Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same time

o   Travel, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required)

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 a member of the Georgia Bar

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the items below:

• Experience in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy proceedings
• Litigation experience or interest
• Strong research and writing skills
• Attorney should be able to assume primary responsibility for matters and to work independently.

*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 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. 

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.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE - Qualifications to be determined by hiring organization based upon position requirements.