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    Associate General Counsel - Atlanta, United States - State of Georgia

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    The Georgia Department of Education's (GaDOE)- Legal Services Division is recruiting for an experienced Associate General Counsel.

    Under limited supervision, the Associate General Counsel will provide assistance to Georgia Department of Education personnel regarding legal rights, obligations, and privileges.


    The job responsibilities include, but not limited to:
    Description of Duties


    • Provide legal services, such as researching state and federal laws and regulations, write memorandum, review legislation, and draft new or amended rules or regulations;
    • Assist with special education and other federal grant programs;
    • Provide recommendations and advice on the legal implications of current and/or amended business processes;
    • Interact professionally with Georgia Department of Education staff, other public officials, and constituents to resolve conflicts and controversies in a broad range of subjects;
    • May prepare and review contracts; and
    • May assist with responses to Open Records requests and provide guidance on Open Meeting issues.
    Preferred Qualifications

    Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:


    • Experience working with state and/or federal governmental entities
    • Experience working with public educational agencies
    • Licensure to practice law in Georgia
    This is a remote/telework position based in Downtown Atlanta. Some statewide travel may be required.

    Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established.

    Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered.

    Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.


    It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

    The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify.

    The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

    Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring OR reciprocity AND Three years of relevant legal experience OR Three years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 3 (LEP022)

    Additional Information


    • Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LEG027C
    • Number of Openings: 1
    • Advertised Salary: Comm. with experience
    • Shift: Day Job
    • Posting End Date: May 13, 2024

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