Attorney 2

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (Department) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Assistant General Counsel (AGC). Under supervision of the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, the AGC actively participates in advising the Department's management team with respect to the laws, regulations, and court decisions that relate to the operation of the Department.

The AGC interprets and gives advice regarding the administration of Georgia's Driver's License laws; plans and assists with the work of Department staff providing a variety of legal services; and conducts trainings throughout the state for judges, law enforcement, judicial staff, and attorneys. The AGC must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with other Department managers.

Other Benefits: State Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Life Insurance benefits are available. The State of Georgia and the Department are eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness employers. Employment with the State of Georgia and the Department includes thirteen (13) state-paid days off (State holidays) in addition to the accrual of leave 240 hours (30 days) of sick and annual leave per calendar year. A pre-employment background check is required for the selected candidate.

Competencies Needed:

Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia

OR

Eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage AND licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or reciprocity AND one (1) year of relevant legal experience;

OR

One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 1 (LEP020).

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, have:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney. AND Experience in two (2) or more of the following areas:

* Criminal practice

* Driver's license laws

* Civil practice

* Employment law

Applicant Instructions Use the following link to apply for this position: http://team.georgia.gov/careers

If you are having issues with your profile or application, contact the Taleo Helpdesk at

1-877-318-2772 or HRA@doas.ga.gov.

Application materials should be filled out carefully and completely. An incomplete application/on-line resume or an application/on-line resume with insufficient information may result in an applicant not being considered for a vacancy. Be sure to complete the entire application. An attached résumé does not replace the work experience section on the application.  Describe your employment background in full.

Resumes will be screened for the training, experience, and/or competencies listed as the Minimum Qualifications for the job.

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the Preferred Qualifications.

NOTE:  Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, not all will be selected for an interview. Candidates chosen to move forward will be contacted directly by the hiring agency. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification.

Please note that this posting may close at any time before the listed closing date once a suitable applicant pool has been identified.