Assistant Attorney General Job Description
[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]
We’re looking for an Assistant Attorney General to provide legal advice and representation to officials, agencies, departments, divisions, enterprises and other entities of the government.
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Litigates cases: Participates in hearings and appears in administrative hearings, state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals
- Researches and prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Participates in settlement negotiations
- Prepares pleadings and discovery responses
- Provides legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafts memorandum of advice
- Conducts research on pertinent legal issues; keeps abreast of recent legal developments
- 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 the same
- May prosecute fraud and corruption involving [insert location] departments and agencies, including those committing crimes against the state
- May prosecute identity fraud, residential mortgage fraud, and securities fraud
- Travel, as required by the position
- Performs other related duties as assigned
About you
- Experience advising multi-faceted organizations
- Experience advising boards of directors
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Ability to parse nuanced communications and to quickly assess and meet the needs and demands of clients
- Ability to work independently, but also collaboratively
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Value collaboration and be comfortable taking direction
- Value mentorship and support
- Some litigation and transactional support skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Interest in and commitment to public service
What you’ll get in return
The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical insurance plan
- Dental insurance plan
- Vision insurance plan
- Contribution to life insurance plan
- 401k profit sharing
- Parking reimbursement
- Social, charity, and wellness events
To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]