Senior Attorney Advocate

4 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

Job Title: Senior Attorney Advocate

Job Summary:

The Senior Attorney Advocate will serve in the Post-Conviction Litigation section of the Criminal Division. The position will involve 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.

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).

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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