Assistant Attorney General – Business and FinanceThe 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 Department of Law is organized into the Executive Office, five legal divisions, four specialty units, and an operations division. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Business and Finance Section of the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division.Job SummaryAttorneys in this section serve as counsel for matters involving the business, financial, and property interests of the state government, including bankruptcy. The attorney will be responsible for representing the state in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies across the state and occasionally out of state, including multistate bankruptcies. While the workload will be primarily bankruptcy-focused, the attorney will also participate in general business litigation, including breach-of-contract actions, state procurements, the Hospital Acquisition Act, bond proceedings, and Georgia Lottery Prize denials. Some occasional travel may be required.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAppears in state and federal courts to try cases, argue motions, and appeal.Researches and prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs.Works with expert witnesses.Participates in settlement negotiations.Prepares discovery requests and responses.Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies, drafting memoranda of advice.Researches pertinent legal issues and 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 continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at the same time.Travels as required by the position (typically not much travel is required).Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited law school and membership in the Georgia Bar.Preferred QualificationsExperience in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy proceedings.Litigation experience or interest.Strong research and writing skills.Ability to assume primary responsibility for matters and work independently.The State of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
