Assistant Attorney General - Tort Section

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Assistant Attorney General - Tort Section
The candidate participates in administrative hearings and 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 client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required. Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same. Travel is required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Must have Graduation from an accredited law school and Member of the Georgia Bar. Should preferably have 3-5 years civil litigation experience.

Send a current Resume; Cover Letter; Department of Law Employment Application; two (2) writing samples; copies of official undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process); copies of official law school transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process).

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