Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights Section

Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights 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 honourably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General. The position will serve in the Civil Rights section of the General Litigation Division. Job Summary Duties of an attorney in this section include, but are not limited to: representing state officers and employees in federal lawsuits seeking injunctive relief and money damages. Travel is required in this position. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Litigates cases: Appears in federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals. Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs. Works with expert witnesses. Prepares discovery requests and responses. Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memoranda of advice. Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments. Participates in multistate working groups. Reviews sign-on opportunities for letters, comments and briefs. Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same. Travel as required by the position (typically not much travel is required). Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school and membership of the Georgia Bar. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the following: 1-3 years of litigation experience. Additional Information A criminal background check is completed on all candidates; employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of the background investigation. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter. Salary Salary commensurate with experience and bar year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Law