Assistant Attorney General- Labor and Employment Section

at  Georgia Department of Law

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.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Member of the Georgia Bar and in good standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below:
· One (1) year of general litigation experience..

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Have you passed the Bar in other states, if so, where?
• Have you graduated from LAW school and are waiting to take the Bar?

License/Certification:

• GA Bar, what year? (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 3033

• Appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
• Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of recent legal developments;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 on relevant subject matter 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.

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• 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.