Assistant Attorney General - Business & Finance

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Assistant Attorney General - Business & Finance MINIMUM $72,000.00 Job Description: 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 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chattahoochee Technical College