Assistant Attorney General
6 months ago
Georgia Department of Law
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
Criminal Division -- Post-Conviction Litigation section
Min. $65, with experience
*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL External applicants are required to:
Attach a current Resume Cover Letter Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" (click link to obtain: ) Attach two (2) writing samples Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process) Attach copies of official law school transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process) Answer all prescreening questions If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to to include the position title - application material(s) in the subject lineThe 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 Post-Conviction Litigation of the Criminal Justice Division.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General
Job Summary:
Duties of an attorney in this section include, but are not limited to: preparing briefs on behalf of the State in all murder cases, with sentences of life or life without parole, in the Georgia Supreme Court and defending habeas corpus cases, in both state and federal courts, where their convictions and sentences range from life without parole to misdemeanors. Some travel is required in this position.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Handles appeals: Prepares briefs on behalf of the State in murder direct appeals and in habeas corpus cases in state and federal courts. Litigates cases:• Participates in evidentiary hearings and appears in state and federal habeas cases to argue motions and appeals;
• Prepares final orders in state habeas corpus cases;
• Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
• Works with expert witnesses on occasion. Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legislation
Travel, as required, for in-person evidentiary hearings (typically not much travel is required due to hearings being conducted virtually). 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 Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below:
Strong writing and research skills.
Experience in appellate litigation.
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