The Office of the Attorney General

Department of  Law

Assistant Attorney General - Ethics and Elections

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 position filled through this announcement will serve in our Government Services & Employment Division.

Job Summary

Attorneys in this section provide advice and representation to the Secretary of State and Ethics Commission, the State Election Board, the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, and the Public Defenders Council.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles cases at every stage of litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conducts legal research and keeps abreast of recent legal developments in the field.
• 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 to client agencies.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars as required.
• Travel, as required by the position (typically travel is limited).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this title.  They may not include all job duties performed by employees in this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Graduation from an accredited law school and a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess general litigation experience.

*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 undergraduate transcripts – (unofficial are accepted during the application process)

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

·        Answer all prescreening questions 

Additional Information

We will consider applicants who reside outside of metro-Atlanta and want to work a hybrid schedule.  Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a criminal background check. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also 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.