Assistant Attorney General

1 month ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

Job Summary

Serves as a senior attorney in complex litigation involving the business, financial, and property interests of state government, including bankruptcy. The attorney will be responsible for general business litigation, including breach of contract actions, state procurements, and Georgia Lottery Prize denials. The attorney will draft and review contracts, conduct discovery, negotiate settlements, and handle mediations. The attorney will also represent the state in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies across the state and occasionally out of state or multistate. Travel may be required in this position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

-Litigates cases:

·Appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;

·Researches and prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs;

·Works with expert witnesses;

·Participates in settlement negotiations;

·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.

-Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.

-Responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges.

-Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same.

-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school and Member of the Georgia Bar

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below:

·Some experience in civil litigation

·Strong research and writing skills

·Attorney should be able to assume primary responsibility for matters and to work independently.



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