Attorney III
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, Morrow, GA, United States
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (Department) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Assistant General Counsel (AGC). Under supervision of the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, the AGC is responsible for advising the Department’s executive team on the laws, regulations and court decisions relating to the operation of the Department, interpreting Georgia’s Driver’s License laws, planning and assisting with the work of Department staff by providing a variety of legal services, drafting and reviewing contracts, handling Open Records Act requests, conducting trainings throughout the state for judges, law enforcement, judicial staff and attorneys, and reviewing legislation during the state’s legislative session to provide impact analysis for the Department. The AGC must communicate effectively and collaborate with other Department managers.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in advising the Department’s executive team with respect to laws, regulations, and court decisions related to the operation of the Department.
Interpret and give advice regarding the administration of Georgia’s Driver’s License laws.
Plan and assist with the work of Department staff by providing a variety of legal services.
Draft and review contracts associated with Department business.
Receive and comply with requests submitted under the Open Records Act.
Conduct trainings throughout the state for judges, law enforcement, judicial staff, and attorneys.
During the state’s legislative session, review and provide impact analysis on proposed legislation applicable to the Department.
This is an in‑office position.
Competencies Needed
Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
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 two (2) years of relevant legal experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney.
Experience in two or more of the following areas:
Criminal practice
Driver’s license laws
Civil practice
Employment law
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Performance Recognition
Retirement and Pension Benefits
Flexible Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Career Development and Advancement
Flexible work and Telework schedules (available for select jobs)
Engaging and Diverse Work Environments
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Thirteen state-paid days off (State holidays)
240 hours (30 days) of sick and annual leave per calendar year
EEO Statement
Vacancy open to all qualified applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Responsibilities
Actively participate in advising the Department’s executive team with respect to laws, regulations, and court decisions related to the operation of the Department.
Interpret and give advice regarding the administration of Georgia’s Driver’s License laws.
Plan and assist with the work of Department staff by providing a variety of legal services.
Draft and review contracts associated with Department business.
Receive and comply with requests submitted under the Open Records Act.
Conduct trainings throughout the state for judges, law enforcement, judicial staff, and attorneys.
During the state’s legislative session, review and provide impact analysis on proposed legislation applicable to the Department.
This is an in‑office position.
Competencies Needed
Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
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 two (2) years of relevant legal experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney.
Experience in two or more of the following areas:
Criminal practice
Driver’s license laws
Civil practice
Employment law
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Performance Recognition
Retirement and Pension Benefits
Flexible Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Career Development and Advancement
Flexible work and Telework schedules (available for select jobs)
Engaging and Diverse Work Environments
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Thirteen state-paid days off (State holidays)
240 hours (30 days) of sick and annual leave per calendar year
EEO Statement
Vacancy open to all qualified applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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