Office of the Attorney General Department of Law Assistant Attorney General (HOURLY) -

Civil Rights Section Salary:

$35.00/HOUR •To move forward in the recruiting process ALL 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 copies are accepted for application process) Attach copies of official law school transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted for application process) Answer all prescreening questions If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to hr@law.ga.gov to include the position title - application material(s) in the subject line 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 Civil Rights section of the General Litigation Division. Duties & Responsibilities Attorneys in this section represent State officers and employees who are sued in their individual and official capacities in civil rights actions. This position typically works 20 hours a week.

Required Qulaifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school. Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with 2 or more years of civil rights related experience. Strong writing skills required.

Additional Information:

Those applicants who are contacted for an interview will be asked to complete a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Waiver, which may be found at: http://law.ga.gov/application-forms A criminal background check is completed on all candidates; employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of the background investigation. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter. 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.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Preferred Qualifications - External See above for

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Requisition ID:

LEG02P2

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day Job