Assistant Attorney General (HOURLY) - Civil Rights

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! Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (HOURLY) - Civil Rights Job Requisition ID: JR0000001730 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $35.00 PER HOUR Job Description: Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General (HOURLY) - Civil Rights Section 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 Civil Rights section of the General Litigation Division. Duties & Responsibilities Attorneys in this section represent State officers and employees who are sued in their individual and official capacities in civil rights actions. This position typically works 20 hours a week. Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school. Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing Strong writing skills required. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with 2 or more years of civil rights related experience. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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