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Location: Douglasville, GA
Salary: $75,000
The probate staff attorney will provide assistance to the judges in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Additionally, this position will be responsible for researching, compiling, comparing and organizing legal documents for judges and assisting n court proceedings. The attorney may also assist in making legal determinations.
Requirements:
- Current membership in the State Bar of Georgia.
- Three years as a licensed attorney.
- Three years professional and legal experience preferred.
- Must provide a written sample of legal analysis.
- Must have and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License (Class C), a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR), and the ability and willingness to drive a county vehicle; if assigned job duties require the use of a vehicle.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 29.
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $95,225
The Supreme Court of Georgia is accepting applications for the position of a central staff attorney to begin work as soon as possible. Background information about the court may be found at www.gasupreme.us.
Duties:
Career central staff attorneys assist the court with its extensive workload. The court relies on the judgment of the attorneys in its central staff, as well as their writing skills, analytical abilities and attention to detail. A member of the central staff team is responsible for preparing memoranda evaluating certiorari petitions and habeas corpus applications, analyzing jurisdictional issues and making recommendations in attorney discipline matters.
Qualifications:
- Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia within one year of employment.
- Graduation from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, demonstrated writing and analytical abilities, great integrity and character, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Prior experience as a judicial law clerk is preferred.
- Law journal or equivalent writing experience are highly desirable.
To Apply:
Send an email to resume@gasupreme.us with the subject line: Central Staff Attorney. Attach the following materials as one PDF file:
- Cover letter explaining interest in the position.
- Resume including GPA and class rank in law school.
- Law school transcript.
- Writing sample (not heavily edited by others).
- List of three references (judges, lawyers or law professors).
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Location: Augusta
Level: JSP 11 - JSP 14 (Judiciary Salary Plan).
Salary: $69,107 to $151,308
Duties:
- Conducts substantive legal research.
- Drafts legal memoranda, opinions and orders.
- Provides legal counsel and support to the judge and staff on matters affecting the administration of bankruptcy cases.
- Performs other duties as prescribed by the judge and staff, including administrative duties for chambers and supervising the term law clerk.
- Travel to other divisions located within the Southern District of Georgia may be necessary, depending upon the caseload.
Minimum Qualifications:
At the time of appointment, the applicant must be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school and member of a Bar with excellent professional and academic credentials including:
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and proofreading skills.
- Keen analytical ability and sound judgment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, WestlawNext® and/or Lexis Advance®.
Prefered Qualifications:
- Post-JD bankruptcy litigation and motion practice experience at a law firm or public agency.
- Prior judicial clerkship.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions.
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Description:
- Demonstrate strong technical, persuasive and polished writing and speaking ability.
- Independently work with department heads to resolve issues, goals and matters.
- Have direct client contact on complex and policy level issues and advice.
- Exercise good judgment on legal and strategic issues.
- See and think through the big picture of a case, matter, issue or transaction.
- Ensure that all critical deadlines are met.
- Serves as the direct report for junior attorneys and other support staff assigned to the team.
- Actively participate in the development of others, including more junior lawyers, by presenting topics at department, sub-group or practice group meetings, particularly in the area of subject matter expertise.
- Be available for and provide consultation to other attorneys and staff within the department on matters related to his/her specific area of expertise.
- Speak on litigation matters at CLE seminars and participate in other community or legal events to enhance the department’s reputation in the legal community.
- Provide prompt and direct feedback on work done by junior lawyers.
- Work closely with the City Attorney’s Office by providing dates on the status of cases, matters or transactions and discussing issues related to litigation in the city, department or practice group.
- Be actively involved in activities such as development and delivery of client and community training and relationship development.
- Be actively involved in activities in the department and the city and display leadership roles in those activities.
- Be fully committed to and supportive of the cepartment, its policies and processes, especially the more junior attorneys and the staff.
- Set a good example for others.
- Be known in the legal community as an example of the quality and leadership of the city of Atlanta Law Department.
- Delegate and supervise work effectively as appropriate.
- Proactively identify and anticipate critical legal issues, assign legal research as appropriate, review junior lawyer work product and advise the city attorney of pertinent legal issues.
- As directed or delegated by the city attorney and or deputy, advise city departments and the city council on pertinent legal issues.
- Keep city attorney fully informed of critical developments, deadlines and upcoming events.
- Keep abreast of new developments in their subject matter field.
- Supervise caseload, including all litigation assigned to the team involving the city related to the Litigation Division.
- Serves as lead counsel on assigned litigation.
- Serves as first chair at trials and hearings.
- Participates in and supervises the junior attorney discovery process.
- Work across divisions and departments to achieve client goals
- Advise city departments, city council, and city boards and commissions on a variety of legal matters including the legal implications of any action, inaction or decision.
- Prepare, review and examine contracts, agreements, briefs, bid protests, dispute resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents for city departments from the perspective of the Litigation Division.
- Prepares all litigation-related documents (letters, pleadings, motions, resolutions, discovery, etc.) on behalf of the client.
- Perform legal research and provide legal opinions related to litigation for the city attorney as assigned.
- Respond to internal inquiries regarding various legal issues concerning city business.
- Prepare and present training for city departments in litigation practices.
- Attend and participate in professional groups to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the specific subject matter fields.
- Advise and assist the city attorney in all aspects of media and community relations as it relates to their subject matter expertise.
- Consistently provide reliable and sound advice, recommendations and judgment to the city attorney as a sounding board.
- Operates the Department of Law’s document management system with proficiency.
- Be available to provide assistance to the city attorney at any time the need may arise, recognizing that the city operates on a 24 hour a day, seven days a week schedule.
- Performs related duties as required
- Legal principles, practices and procedures of civil, constitutional and administrative law.
- Public Utilities, Public Elections and Redistricting and Public Safety Law and Practice.
- General and public contract law.
- Methods and techniques of legal research.
- Litigation strategies.
- Duties, powers and limitations of a city government.
- Appellate practices.
- Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
- Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree required.
- Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain membership within one year of employment.
- Must have at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten plus years of experience as a practicing attorney in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of municipal law.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions.
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Description:
The attorney position will serve as a legal resource in the municipal governance team in the city’s Law Department, providing legal advice and counsel to various city department clients. The lawyers of the Municipal Governance Team (MGT) support various city departments and offices, including finance department, department of grants and community development, public safety departments (police, fire/rescue, corrections, code enforcement), mayor’s office, city council and others. In this position the attorney may work on a variety of transactions e.g., commercial finance transactions, including bonds, commercial paper and master lease transactions and other intergovernmental agreements, memorandums of understandings, as well as related legislative and regulatory matters and/or may also work providing advice, counsel and drafting support to the public safety departments. A key aspect of this role is the ability to apply legal advice effectively to the issues presented by clients. The role will be expected to have transactional law background, strong research and contract drafting skills. Prior litigation experience would also be preferred. This position will require the attorney to act as a resource to review, negotiate, revise and draft a variety of city contracts, generally in the form of memoranda of understanding and intergovernmental agreements, and will be responsible to draft, review and edit legislation when needed.
Key to success in this role is the ability to act in a professional and responsive manner on all matters, including at a minimum, taking the time to listen and understand clients’ needs and the complexities of the situation to ensure that legal advice, counseling and written communications are aligned with city processes, city of Atlanta municipal code and other applicable laws. The role may be required to supervise and manage outside counsel on the certain city department related matters. The lawyers of the municipal government team often collaborate with other members of the city’s Department of Law who represent other clients or subject matter areas.
Duties:
- Primarily support the various clients of the MGT as assigned by the division chief or senior attorneys.
- The role will also include providing advice and counsel to a variety of groups and departments within the city of Atlanta as needed.
- Ensure that all city processes are followed.
- Evaluate and communicate to internal stakeholders any risks and obligations and provide general legal advice as needed throughout the process of the matter.
- Establish productive relationships with the city agencies, departments and functional groups.
- Conduct legal research related to applicable municipal, state, and federal laws and regulations, and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise on legal matters.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree required.
- Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain membership within one year of employment.
- Must have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in municipal, county and/or local law.
- Prior municipal finance experience.
- Some prior litigation experience.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions.
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Description:
This position will provide legal counsel and advice on the city of Atlanta’s (the city) environmental matters, including drinking water, wastewater and storm, water treatment and compliance; solid and hazardous waste management; sustainability and environmental nuisances, contamination and clean-ups. The position also supports other aspects of the drinking and wastewater systems including billing support and appeals, collections, contracts, real estate and land use.
This position includes supporting the legal needs of the state’s largest water and wastewater utility, the Department of Watershed Management; the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and the city’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience. The attorney will also deliver legal advice to the Atlanta city council on legislation concerning environmental matters and other city departments as required.
Duties:
- Have substantial legal experience in environmental law, federal and state regulatory affairs including enforcement, land use and litigation.
- Possess a detailed working knowledge of federal, state and local laws concerning water supply, wastewater and stormwater; hazardous waste; solid waste; land disturbance and environmental statutes; and relevant regulations and case law.
- Possess a detailed working knowledge of legislative processes, have experience drafting legislation, and be familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order and meeting procedure.
- Draft and review contractual instruments including memoranda of understanding, land access agreements and settlement agreements
- Evaluate and communicate to internal stakeholders legal risk and obligations based on the client’s programmatic and business needs
- Establish productive relationships with the city agencies, departments and functional groups as well as external stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research related to applicable municipal, state and federal laws and regulations and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise on legal matters including procurement and contracts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree required.
- Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain membership within one year of employment.
- Must have at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in municipal, county and/or constitutional law.
- Demonstrated experience with environmental law.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions.
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Description:
The deputy division chief is responsible to manage all legal aspects of the city’s procurement-to-contract process. Duties include supervising a team of attorneys grouped to support the development of the city’s contractual relationships through to contract execution.
The deputy division chief serves as the lead resource for the legal review and provision of advice and counsel on the city’s competitive bid and alternative sourcing processes, development and review of procurement-related legislation on behalf of clients, management of bid protests and appeals, as well as the drafting, review, negotiation and revision of procurement and other contracts, including construction contracts, general services agreements, professional services agreements, technology services agreements, inbound and outbound grants agreements, cooperative agreements and other city contracts; the modification of such contracts, and the resolution and/or escalation of disputes regarding such contracts.
The deputy division chief also plans for the long-term talent needs of the Contracts Management Services Team and identifies, coaches, and mentors employees. A significant aspect of the role is the development and support of tools and strategies that drive improved legal support for the procurement contracting process, including the development and continual enhancement of templates, playbooks and other tools that assist the team and ensure their highest level of productivity.
In addition, the deputy division chief establishes organizational strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations and modifies organization of the Contracts Management Services Team to achieve objectives. Success in the role will be measured by your ability to appropriately compile and manage the team while delivering quality contracts and appropriate legal advice and counsel on procurement matters in a collaborative, professional and timely manner.
Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional research, drafting and negotiation skills.
- Have ability to deliver presentations to various internal audiences regarding procurement and contract matters, present to external audiences on bid protests and appeals.
- Make strategic recommendations on mediation, arbitration and/or litigation resulting from procurement and other contract disputes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree required.
- Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain membership within one year of employment.
- Must have 15 plus years of post-graduate procurement and contracting experience and have progressive responsibility managing people and workflow.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in municipal, county, and/or constitutional law.
Demonstrated experience with construction law is a plus.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions.
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Location: McDonough
Salary: $81,789.75
The Henry County Solicitor-General’s Office has an immediate opening for an assistant solicitor-general. An assistant solicitor-general (ASG) prosecutes misdemeanor violations in the State Court of Henry County.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the investigation and preparation of cases for trial, representing the state in all stages of court proceedings, and performing additional tasks relating to the function of the department as assigned by the solicitor-general. ASG should demonstrate considerable knowledge of state laws, court proceedings and rules of evidence, as well as the policies and procedures of the Solicitor-General’s Office. The ASG must show an ability to communicate and work with the public, judges and court personnel. The ASG must have adequate oral and written communication skills. Work is performed in an office and in a courtroom, sometimes for long periods. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking and occasional lifting of light objects are necessary functions of the position.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate is required.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Prosecution experience is preferred, but not required.
- Candidate should be able to pass a criminal background check.
To Apply:
Send your resume, cover letter and any references to:
Pamela M. Bettis
Solicitor-General
Henry County Solicitor-General’s Office
Attn: Michele Stephens, Legal Office Administrator
One Judicial Center, Suite 350
McDonough, GA 30253
or via email to hcsg@co.henry.ga.usa
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Job Description:
The State Court Administrator—Clerk of Court manages the personnel in the clerk’s office, oversees the clerical operations, finances, technology, and statutory and regulatory compliance of the court. The credentials for this position include a law degree and at least five years of experience practicing law or similar experience. The position requires managerial skills, legal education and understanding of civil and criminal procedures, financial and technological competency, and basic skills in public relations.
Job Duties:
- Supervise and manage the staff of the clerk’s office, including periodic performance reviews.
- Prepare and monitor the court’s annual budget, and request adjustments.
- Oversee the eFiling system (PeachCourt); the court’s Case Management System (currently eCourt); and the development, implementation and maintenance of interfaces with the Case Management System, including e- filing, Probation, DDS, GCIC, electronic payments, Georgia State Patrol, BSO, and more to be identified to improve the use of technology.
- Strategic planning recommendations for improved efficiencies in the operation of the court and the clerk’s office.
- Responsible for Human Resources matters.
- Responsible for technology resources.
- Keep the court and the clerk’s office current in changes in the law and new developments through participation in the Georgia Council of Court Administrators.
- Research, pursue and administer grants to achieve objectives designated for the court.
- Maintain and operate the court’s audio, visual and recording systems in the courtrooms.
- Update and maintain all information on the court’s website.
- Act as the liaison with other courts, departments, agencies, lawyers and the public.
- Ensure the clerk’s office’s practices, procedures and actions are compliant with statutory requirements.
- Identify and implement ways to simplify the public’s interaction with the court.
- Evaluate and streamline processes and procedures involving judges, clerk’s office, solicitors, probation office, lawyers and self-represented litigants.
- Participate in training and supervision of law student interns/externs.
- Perform all duties assign by law for the clerk of court.
- Oversee the creation of court calendars, including the annual calendar and periodic criminal and civil calendars.
- Responsible for preparation and submission of appeals.
- Responsible for collection, disbursement, and accounting for all fines and fees paid to the court, including monthly disbursement reports.
- Prepare monthly case count reports for the judges and annual AOC case count report.
Minimum Qualifications:
- The State Court Administrator—Clerk of Court shall have a law degree and at least five years of experience practicing law or similar experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Laws, operations and procedures governing the functions of the state court.
- The system of courts in the state of Georgia, including appellate courts.
- Simple accounting and mathematics.
- Supervision and management of personnel (leadership).
- Problem solving.
- Project management.
- Public relations.
- Interpersonal skills within the court, county, and state agencies
- Good judgment, consistency, timeliness.
- Prioritize multiple tasks and complete tasks accurately and timely, with minimal supervision.
- Confidentiality and security of private or confidential information.
- Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and court management systems.
- English grammar and spelling.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions.
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $94,452
Justice Shawn LaGrua is currently accepting applications for a law clerk for a term of one year to begin in summer 2025.
Duties:
The responsibilities of a clerk include:
- Legal research.
- Drafting opinions, memoranda on applications to appeal and summaries of records and briefs.
- Reviewing opinions and memoranda prepared and circulated by other justices and the court’s central staff.
- Supervising law student interns.
Minimum Qualifications*:
- Outstanding academic performance in law school and undergraduate studies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing and legal analysis, and great integrity and character.
*Term clerks employed for a term of no more than one year are not required to be admitted to the State Bar of Georgia (OCGA §15-2-19).
To Apply:
Send an email to resume@gasupreme.us with the subject line: Law Clerk for 2024—Justice Shawn LaGrua. Attach the following materials as separate PDF files:
- Cover letter explaining interest in the position.
- Resume including GPA and class rank in law school and in undergraduate studies.
- Law school transcript.
- Writing sample (not heavily edited by others).
- List of three references (judges, lawyers or law professors).
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $94,452
Justice Charles Bethel is currently accepting applications for a law clerk for a term of one year to begin in summer 2025.
Duties:
The responsibilities of a clerk include:
- Legal research.
- Drafting opinions, memoranda on applications to appeal and summaries of records and briefs.
- Reviewing opinions and memoranda prepared and circulated by other justices and the court’s central staff.
- Supervising law student interns.
Minimum Qualifications*:
- Outstanding academic performance in law school and undergraduate studies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing and legal analysis, and great integrity and character.
*Term clerks employed for a term of no more than one year are not required to be admitted to the State Bar of Georgia (OCGA §15-2-19).
To Apply:
Send an email to resume@gasupreme.us with the subject line: Law Clerk for 2025—Justice Charles Bethel. Attach the following materials as separate PDF files:
- Cover letter explaining interest in the position.
- Resume including GPA and class rank in law school and in undergraduate studies.
- Law school transcript.
- Writing sample (not heavily edited by others).
- List of three references (judges, lawyers or law professors).
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $94,452
Justice Carla Wong McMillian is currently accepting applications for a law clerk for a term of one year to begin in summer 2025.
Duties:
The responsibilities of a clerk include:
- Legal research.
- Drafting opinions, memoranda on applications to appeal and summaries of records and briefs.
- Reviewing opinions and memoranda prepared and circulated by other justices and the court’s central staff.
- Supervising law student interns.
Minimum Qualifications*:
- Outstanding academic performance in law school and undergraduate studies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing and legal analysis, and great integrity and character.
*Term clerks employed for a term of no more than one year are not required to be admitted to the State Bar of Georgia (OCGA §15-2-19).
To Apply:
Send an email to resume@gasupreme.us with the subject line: Law Clerk for 2025—Justice Carla Wong McMillian. Attach the following materials as separate PDF files:
- Cover letter explaining interest in the position.
- Resume including GPA and class rank in law school and in undergraduate studies.
- Law school transcript.
- Writing sample (not heavily edited by others).
- List of three references (judges, lawyers or law professors).
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Location: Brunswick, GA
This position is responsible for providing legal support for judges, to include conducting legal research, reviewing legal documentation prior to signature by judges, reviewing case documentation and making recommendations to judges, attending trials/hearings to assist judges, coordinating communications with attorneys, and processing legal documentation.
Job Duties:
- Performs legal research to identify current law and changes in law, to locate case authorities or other law, to identify precedents or to locate other information.
- Reviews documentation received from attorneys; verifies appropriateness of submitted documentation for signature by judges.
- Coordinates communications between judges and attorneys regarding cases.
- Prepares cases for civil jury trial calendar; reviews cases to determine whether to grant or deny motions.
- Reviews various documentation associated with cases.
- Drafts orders or other legal documents for signature by judges.
- Drafts memos to judges detailing status of cases; recommends disposition of cases to judges.
- Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, court calendars, court orders, legal documents, depositions, briefs, laws, statutes, policies, procedures, directories, manuals, reference materials or other documentation.
- Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data.
- Attends meetings and makes presentations as needed.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations.
- Prepare judge’s orders on civil and criminal motions.
- Manage judge’s civil calendar.
Qualifications:
- Member of the State Bar of Georgia.
- One-year previous experience and/or training involving general law practice, municipal prosecution, courtroom procedures or legal research.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
To Apply:
Click here for full job description and application instructions.
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Location: Swainsboro
Salary: $51,000, plus state benefits and circuit-funded stipend
Chief Judge Robert Reeves of the Middle Judicial Circuit Superior Courts is seeking a law clerk/staff attorney to begin on or after May 22. The Middle Circuit includes Candler, Emanuel, Jefferson, Toombs and Washington counties. The law clerk will be based in Swainsboro, Georgia, at the Emanuel County courthouse but should expect to travel to other counties in the circuit.
Job Duties:
- Perform legal research, drafting orders and case management to include the habeas corpus docket and motions for new trial.
- Interact frequently with the judges and judges’ assistants, clerks of court, courthouse personnel, attorneys and law enforcement officers.
Qualifications:
An active member of the State Bar of Georgia or registered to take the July 2023 bar exam, have strong communication and organizational skills, and have reliable transportation.
To Apply:
Send resumes and references to Judge Reeves at judgereeves@eighthdistrict.org, and Malissa Hancock at hancockm@eighthdistrict.org.
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Salary: $56,250 to $117,786
The Cordele Judicial Circuit is seeking applications for a state-paid assistant district attorney to evaluate criminal cases that come into the office and to represent the state in the resolution of the cases via dismissal, plea negotiations, trial and appeals.
Job Responsibilities:
- Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
- Reads cases submitted by investigators; reads police reports; determines whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
- Determines appropriate sentence recommendations; attends arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
- Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial.
- Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
- Works with trial team investigators and other ADAs to coordinate witnesses and evidence for trials; gathers and labels evidence.
- Negotiates pleas to dispose of cases.
- Interviews witnesses, victims, experts and the police; questions potential jurors and selects jury.
- Develops trial strategy for each case; organizes opening and closing arguments; presents evidence at trial; consults with supervisors about trial strategy.
- Reads appellate briefs and case transcripts; researches and writes responses to briefs.
- Represents state in probation revocation hearings; responds to parole notices.
- Handles telephone calls from attorneys, witnesses and concerned citizens.
- Determines appropriate bond amounts.
- Attends meetings.
- Maintains continuing education requirements.
Qualifications:
- Background in litigation.
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia and Court of Appeals of Georgia or be in good standing with another state’s bar association and eligible for reciprocal admission to the State Bar of Georgia.
- Trial experience preferred.
To Apply:
Submit resume and cover letter to: Office of the District Attorney, Cordele Judicial Circuit, P.O. Box 5510, Cordele, GA 31010 or email brigby@pacga.org.
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The District Attorney’s Office in the Conasauga Judicial Circuit has an opening for an assistant district attorney.
Job Description:
- Reviews reports submitted by law enforcement to determine whether further investigation is needed; approves or returns cases for more work; researches alternative crimes; reads and researches case law.
- Drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; dismisses cases not prosecutable.
- Develops trial strategy for each case, presents cases to grand jury; questions witnesses; answers juror’s questions; determines appropriate sentence recommendations; calls arraignment calendars; attends pre-trial conferences with judge and defense attorneys.
- Subpoenas appropriate witnesses for motions; researches and argues all pretrial and post-trial motions; files motions in appropriate time frame prior to trial.
- Complies with discovery requirements by copying and mailing documents.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or be in good standing of another state’s bar association that is eligible for reciprocity admittance to the State Bar of Georgia; and be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia and Court of Appeals of Georgia.
Candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation.
To Apply:
Submit resume and cover letter to April Parker at aparker@whitfieldcountyga.com.
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Location: Canton, GA
Salary: $68,105+
Job Description:
- Conducts research which may include review of legal reference material, case files, digests, pleadings and other legal documents.
- Prepares court orders, motions in consultation with judge.
- Communicates with attorneys, parties and public regarding status of cases, procedures of the court.
- Completes special projects assigned by judge.
- Prepares jury trial charges.
- Performs general administrative tasks such as typing, filing, answering telephones, mail sorting and delivery.
- Updates legal resources such as Shepard’s Citations, Georgia Reports, Georgia Digests, etc.
- Observes courtroom proceedings, offers opinions on the proceedings as requested by judge.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree required.
- Must possess a valid State Bar of Georgia license or have taken the last bar examination and are awaiting results.
- Must maintain active membership in the State Bar of Georgia and be in good standing.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three references and writing sample to Jody Overcash at jovercash@brjc.net.
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Principal Duties:
- Provides zealous, effective and professional legal representation to clients charged with criminal offenses.
- Interviews clients to determine all relevant facts.
- Protects the rights of clients.
- Promptly investigates the facts or cause for the facts of a case to be investigated.
- Research or cause to be researched the applicable laws, cases and statutes to the clients’ case.
- Interviews witnesses and prepares them when applicable for trial.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Virgin Islands Bar, or Special Admissions in accordance with Supreme Court Rule (202) with commitment on taking the V.I. Bar Examination.
To Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter and other credentials to: Kieran J. Isidore, administrator, at kieran.isidore@otpd.vi.gov and/or Renelle C. Stephens, CPM, ssistant administrator, at renelle.stephens@otpd.vi.gov.
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The law assistant assists in performing various legal work which involves research and legal writing, and other related work as assigned. The law assistant’s work is reviewed by the judge to ensure adequacy and correctness. The law assistant works from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or as otherwise defined by the chief judge but no less than 40 hours per week. State-paid law clerks are not permitted to engage in secondary employment law practices. Minimal travel within and outside the circuit.
Essential Functions:
- Performs legal research and analysis.
- Prepares legal memorandums, briefs, pleadings, and related documents; reviews and discusses points of law with judges and attorneys.
- Tests theories presented by attorneys and reviews law on specific subjects.
- Attends court activities, consulting with the assigned judge and other judges and attorneys.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Thorough and sound knowledge of law and research procedures.
- Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, especially the court system.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to apply sound research concepts.
- Ability to research, analyze and digest legal facts and precedents.
- Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain loyal, trusting relationships with associates, superiors and subordinates.
- Ability to recognize the inherent need for confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- No experience required.
To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, writing sample (max 10 pages) and list of references to judgejoyparks@gmail.com and enotahcircuitcoordinator@gmail.com.
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Location: Houston County
Salary Range: $61,027.20 - $66,019.20
Job Description:
The following duties are normal for this position.
- Provides legal representation to eligible defendants.
- Represents defendants in criminal jury trials, non-jury trials, preliminary hearings, probation violation hearings, motion hearings, bond hearings, jury trial calendar calls, non-jury trial calendar calls or other legal actions.
- Conducts initial interviews and jail visits with clients; maintains ongoing communications with clients and family members to discuss details of case.
- Conducts investigations of cases; conducts research; collects/reviews information; obtains statements from victims, witnesses and law enforcement personnel.
- Consults with public defender, district attorney, judges, staff attorneys and other staff members to discuss cases as needed.
- Conducts plea bargain negotiations.
- Prepares for and conducts trials; performs jury selection; prepares/presents opening statements; performs direct and cross examinations; presents evidence; argues motions and objections; prepares jury instructions, closing arguments, publication of verdicts and sentencing; handles appeals processes.
- Negotiates sentence recommendations as appropriate based on legal and factual information.
- Performs legal research functions; reviews current and updated case law and statutes.
- Compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to departmental operations.
- Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established procedures and within designated timeframes.
- Prepares routine correspondence, forms, reports, pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents.
- Receives various forms, correspondence and other documentation.
- Maintains current publications, manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, etc., for reference and/or review.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of civil and criminal law, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative process, and real property;
- Knowledge of the practices, policies, procedures and methods of the juvenile, magistrate, state and superior courts.
- Knowledge of the functions, programs and documentation associated with the juvenile, magistrate, state and superior courts.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.
- Knowledge of court structure and court procedures; knowledge of the form and content of various legal instruments and documents.
- Knowledge of legal books.
- Knowledge of departmental functions, organization, and policies.
- Knowledge of standard office and legal office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping methods.
- Skill in operating standard office equipment and utilizing various computer software programs relevant to the position.
- Ability to interpret and apply state civil and criminal law, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative process and real property.
- Ability to assess situations, ascertain facts, and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws firmly, tactfully and impartially.
- Ability to handle complex trial and appellate litigation; ability to understand departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Ability to organize work activities and establish priorities.
- Ability to carry out projects with minimal supervision.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of department information.
- Ability to gather and compile data for reports.
- Ability to prepare detailed and concise reports.
- Ability to present complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to speak effectively in public.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree required.
- One year of experience in practicing law, criminal defense or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
- Must possess and maintain valid State Bar of Georgia license.
To Apply:
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Salary: $76,660 - $114,989
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Represents clients in court at various stages of cases.
- Investigates and prepares cases for hearings and trials.
- Represents clients at pre-trial conferences.
- Coordinates post-adjudication/disposition/conviction follow-up and relief.
- Conducts case research and documentation.
- Communicates with, advises and advocates for indigent clients.
- Manages caseload.
- Maintains and upgrades knowledge in appropriate legal fields.
- Communicates with other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, present or exchange information, provide legal counsel and interpretation, or resolve problems.
- Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate Degree required; supplemented by nine years of experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney, including lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
- Must be member of the State Bar of Georgia.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
To Apply:
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $65,000 minimum/commensurate with experience
Job Summary:
Attorneys in this section handle post-conviction litigation in cases in which the death penalty was imposed beginning at the direct appeal stage and continuing through all state and federal habeas corpus cases. In addition, attorneys in this section also provide assistance on interlocutory appeals in potential death penalty cases as well as advice to district attorneys who try the cases.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares briefs on behalf of the State in murder direct appeals and in habeas corpus cases in state and federal courts.
- Participates in evidentiary hearings and appears in state and federal habeas cases to argue motions and appeals.
- Prepares final orders in state habeas corpus cases.
- Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs.
- Works with expert witnesses.
- Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legislation
- Travel, as required, for in-person evidentiary hearings (typically not much travel is required due to hearings being conducted virtually).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Member of the State Bar of Georgia and graduation from an accredited law school.
- Position requires strong writing skills.
- Preference will be given to those who have federal court experience.
- Travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong writing and research skills.
- Experience in appellate litigation.
To Apply:
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $65,000 minimum/commensurate with experience
Job Summary:
Attorneys in this division represent the state of Georgia in the enforcement of laws and regulations to protect Georgia consumers and legitimate businesses from unfair and deceptive commercial practices. The division addresses some of the most pressing issues affecting Georgians, including exploitation of the elderly and disabled, sales of unproven medical treatments, misleading advertising, unlawful debt collection, data breaches and the opioid crisis. The Consumer Protection Division’s efforts can result in restitution to consumers, payments to the state in the form of civil penalties and injunctive terms to establish business practices moving forward that comply with applicable laws. The division helps achieve the goal of having businesses compete fairly and operate on a level playing field.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with civil investigators to investigate business practices, interview consumers and evaluate their complaints, issue civil investigative demands and subpoenas, take testimony and attempt to negotiate appropriate resolutions.
- Litigate to enforce consumer protection laws either by initiating administrative proceedings or by filing complaints in state or federal court.
- Perform a wide range of investigations in partnership with their counterparts in other state Attorneys General Offices and federal agencies.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school and member of the State Bar of Georgia.
To Apply:
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $65,000 minimum/commensurate with experience
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.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school and member of the State Bar of Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of general litigation experience.
To Apply:
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Location: Atlanta
Salary: $65,000 minimum/commensurate with experience
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Attorneys in this section provide legal advice and representation to the Office of Health Planning of the Department of Community Health, the Georgia Public Service Commission, the Access to Medical Cannabis Commission and the Insurance Commissioner, as well as representing the state in antitrust cases. For the Office of Health Planning and the Public Service Commission, attorneys represent the divisions of the agency before hearing officers and agency heads, and then defend the final agency decision on appeal. For the Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, attorneys advise the client on the implementation of the Hope Act, and defends its selection of licensees. While this section represents the Insurance Commissioner’s office in contested cases and rulemakings, the bulk of the work has related to the liquidation of insolvent insurance companies, which can involve bringing claims against parties that contributed to the insolvency of an insurance company as well as defending the Insurance Commissioner against claims the liquidation was mishandled. The antitrust work for this section generally involves federal/state or multistate litigation. The section also represents the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity, the Trauma Care Network Commission, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, the Secretary of State’s Office in selected areas, the Commission on Women and the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund. Finally, the Section represents the state in data breach, Class Action Fairness Act and payday lending matters.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Attends depositions; 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, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school and member of the State Bar of Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications:
Some litigation experience.
Excellent writing skills.
To Apply:
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Location: Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center in Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $80,830 (GS 12 limited experience); $96,117 (GS-13 experienced)
The Office of the General Counsel generally hires attorneys with limited experience (GS 12) with a starting salary of $80,830 and above or experienced attorneys (GS-13) at a starting salary of $96,117 and above. The positions are located in the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center in Atlanta. All attorneys must be active members in good standing of the bar of any state, Washington, D.C. or U.S. Territory. Applicants should possess outstanding academic qualifications such as experience on Law Review or an equivalent legal journal, a Moot Court Team and academic standing in the top third of their law school class. Significant litigation and/or judicial clerkship experience is desirable. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.
Assistant regional counsel represent the Social Security Administration when decisions issued by the agency are subject to judicial review in federal court. Assistant regional counsel also provide guidance to and represent the agency in employment litigation before the EEOC, MSPB and labor arbitrators. There are also opportunities for attorneys to handle a variety of other legal issues including privacy and disclosure, civil rights and federal tort claims.
To Apply:
Complete applications must include a resume, a copy of an official law school transcript, a legal writing sample (preferably a legal brief) and a cover letter. Veterans who qualify for a veteran preference must so indicate in a cover letter and submit a copy of the DD214. Applicants should identify current active Bar membership on their resume.
Submit complete applications to the Office of the General Counsel at: ATL.OGC.Recruitment@ssa.gov.
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Visit the U.S. Department of Justice website to search current attorney vacancies. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions the U.S.D.O.J. may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions.
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