Primary Duties & Responsibilities
1. Litigates cases:
a. Participates in hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals;
b. Researches and prepares pleadings, motions and briefs;
c. Attends depositions; interviews witnesses and hires expert witnesses;
d. Participates in settlement negotiations.
e. Prepares pleadings and discovery responses.
2. Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies, drafts memoranda of advice.
3. Research's pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments.
4. Drafts formal opinions in response to legal questions.
5. Attends client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
6. Attends continuing legal education seminars as required; makes presentations at same time
7. Travel, as required by the position.
8. 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 Georgia Bar in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below:
- Some tax experience preferred but not required.
- Litigation experience preferred.
Additional Information
Selected candidates are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be notified due to the high volume of applications.
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.
The position will remain open until filled. Human Resources reserves the discretion to close the job announcement before the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.
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.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
Additional Information
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- Requisition ID: LEG02TP
- Number of Openings: 2
- Shift: Day Job
