Assistant attorney general – environmental and natural resources

The State of Georgia is hiring an Assistant Attorney General for the Environmental and Natural Resources Section. The role involves providing legal representation to various state agencies, litigating cases in state and federal courts, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Applicants must have a law degree and be a member of the Georgia Bar. The position requires limited travel and participation in meetings and continuing education.
The Office of The Attorney GeneralDepartment of LawRegulated Industries and Professions – Environmental and Natural Resources

Assistant Attorney General

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 Department of Law is organized into the Executive Office, five legal divisions, four specialty units and an operations division. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Environmental and Natural Resources Section of the Regulated Industries and Professions Division.
• 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: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms)

Attach two (2) writing samples

Attach copies of official law school transcripts ( unofficial are accepted during application process)

Answer all prescreening questions

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General

Job Summary

Attorneys in this Section provide advice to and representation of the Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Department of Agriculture, Coastal Resource Division, Forestry Commission, Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Peanut Commission (among others) in the Office of State Administrative Hearings and in state and federal courts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Litigates cases:
• Participates in hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
• Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
• Attends depositions; interviews witnesses
• Participates in settlement negotiations;
• Prepares pleadings and discovery 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.
• Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens and legislators
• Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
• Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; may make presentations at same
• Limited Travel, as required by the position
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

3-5 yrs litigation experience

Administrative law and/or environmental law background

Excellent writing skills

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check.

Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will 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.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries
• Agriculture & Environment