Job Description

Assistant Attorney General

Attorneys in this Section provide advice to and representation of the Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Department of Agriculture, Coastal Resource Division, Forestry Commission, Historic Preservation Division, Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Peanut Commission (among others) in the Office of State Administrative Hearings and in state and federal courts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Litigate cases:

• Participates in hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
• Research 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.
• Researches 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; may make presentations at same.
• Travel, as required by the position.
• 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:

• 3-5 years litigation experience
• Administrative law and/or environmental law background
• Excellent writing skills

Additional Information:

Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver to background check, 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 email. All applicants will be considered but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position and may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

Salary commensurate with experience. Position posted until filled.

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