The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected class.
The Department of Law, also known as the Office of the Attorney General, is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Attorney General to join their Civil Rights Section. This hourly position offers a competitive salary of per hour and is open until filled. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in the General Litigation Division and serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing top-notch legal representation to state agencies, officers, and employees.
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Section is to represent state officers and employees who are sued in both their individual and official capacities in civil rights actions. This position requires a member of the Georgia Bar and a graduate from an accredited law school. The ideal candidate will also have at least two years of civil rights experience and possess strong writing skills.
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Department of Law Employment Application, which can be obtained from their website. In addition to the application, candidates must also submit a current resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, and official transcripts from both their undergraduate and law school studies. The application process also includes answering pre-screening questions and completing a Georgia Bureau of Investigation Waiver. A criminal background check will be conducted on all candidates, and the final employment decision will be contingent upon satisfactory results.
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected class.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent state officers and employees in civil rights actions
- Provide top-notch legal representation to state agencies, officers, and employees
- Complete required application materials and undergo background check process
- Possess strong writing skills and at least two years of civil rights experience
- Uphold the mission of the Department of Law to serve the citizens of Georgia
Qualifications:
- Member of the Georgia Bar
- Graduate from an accredited law school
- Two or more years of civil rights related experience
- Strong writing skills
Application Process:
- Download and complete the Department of Law Employment Application
- Attach a current resume and cover letter
- Submit two writing samples
- Provide official transcripts from undergraduate and law school studies
- Answer pre-screening questions
- Complete Georgia Bureau of Investigation Waiver
- Undergo criminal background check
- Submit Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter if selected for the position
Organization: Department of Law
Position: Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights Section
Salary: per hour
Experience: 2 or more years of civil rights related experience
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Georgia
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Department of Law Mission: To serve the citizens of Georgia by providing quality legal representation and fulfilling constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General.
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- Competitive Salary: per hour
- Join the General Litigation Division
- Required Qualifications: Member of Georgia Bar and graduate from accredited law school
- Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of civil rights related experience and strong writing skills
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
- Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected class.
