Assistant Attorney General - Post Conviction - Criminal

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• Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - Post Conviction - Criminal
• Agency: Department of Law
• Job Requisition ID: JR0000007600
• Shift: Day (United States of America)

About the role

Salary Commensurate with Experience

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 Post-Conviction Litigation of the Criminal Justice Division.

Job Summary

Duties of an attorney in this section include, but are not limited to: preparing briefs on behalf of the State in all murder cases, with sentences of life or life without parole, in the Georgia Supreme Court and defending habeas corpus cases, in both state and federal courts, where their convictions and sentences range from life without parole to misdemeanors. Some travel is required in this position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles appeals: Prepares briefs on behalf of the State in murder direct appeals and in habeas corpus cases in state and federal courts.
• Litigates cases:
• 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 on occasion.
• 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.

Additional information

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:

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Experience in appellate litigation.

To move forward in the recruiting process ALL External applicants are required to:

• Attach a current Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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 to include the position title - application material(s) in the subject line

Additional Information

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.

• 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 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.