Assistant Attorney General - Labor and Employment

Office of the Attorney General

Department of Law

Assistant Attorney General

Government Services & Employment Division - Labor and Employment Section

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 honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Labor and Employment section of our Government Services & Employment Division.

Job Summary

Duties of an attorney in this section include, but are not limited to: defending state agencies, public colleges and universities and state officers/employees in employment discrimination lawsuits in state and federal court; providing general representation to assigned clients including the Georgia Department of Labor, the state’s public retirement systems, the State Personnel Board and the Veterans Services Board. Travel is occasionally required for this position. Teleworking is available.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

· Handles cases at every stage of litigation in state and federal courts;

· Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of recent legal developments in the field;

· Prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs;

· Prepares discovery requests and responses, including e-discovery;

· Takes and defends depositions;

· Provides general legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies;

· May be called upon to present training material to client agencies;

· Attends continuing legal education seminars as required;

· Travel, as required by the position (typically travel is limited);

· 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 general litigation experience or labor and employment expertise.

Additional Information:

*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL applicants are required to:

·       Attach a current Resume

·       Cover Letter

·       Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" (click link to obtain: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms)

Attach two (2) writing Samples

·       Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts – unofficial accepted during application process.

·       If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to hr@law.ga.gov to include the position title - application material(s) in the subject line.

We will consider applicants who reside outside of metro-Atlanta and want to work a hybrid schedule. Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver to background check, Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter, and copies of official college transcripts.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All applicants will be considered, but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position, and may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Position posted until filled.