Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

Our Mission: To help build strong, vibrant communities.

Our Vision: For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

Our Culture: We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

General Description: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

Overview of Job: The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for handling legal issues related to the DCA administered programs across the agency. The Associate General Counsel also provides legal advice on federal and state laws and regulations that impact the administration and implementation of the Departments within the agency, including affordable housing as well as economic development programs and activities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing legal analysis and review of program policies and procedures for regulatory compliance, responding to Georgia Open Record Requests, developing, and maintaining internal contracts and procurement processes, supporting agency Board resolution processes, and serving as a liaison between the agency and the Attorney General's office on litigation matters. This position demands a willingness to stretch and grow-offering opportunities for leadership, development, and public speaking.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Superior analytical skills
• Ability to understand and apply Federal and state laws and regulations relating to government programs and operations
• Ability to provide legal recommendations under broad supervision
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia or reciprocity or be eligible to be admitted to the State Bar of Georgia within six (6) months of DCA employment
• Minimum of three (3) years of Legal experience
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
• Ability to work as a team player

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience working in an affordable housing program
• One or more years of experience working in an economic or community development program
• Two or more years of legal experience working for a local, state, or federal entity
• Two or more years of contract drafting and management experience

Working Conditions (Travel, Hours, Environment): This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position. Three days in office and 2 days remote. This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime. Local periodic travel may be required.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operate a computer and other office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to perform office-related duties. Must be able to operate office equipment. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services. Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress. Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation, and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or reciprocity and two (2) years of relevant legal -experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).

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.