Assistant Attorney General- Tax

The Office of the Attorney General

Department of Law

Assistant Attorney General - Tax

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 Department of Law is organized into the Executive Office, five legal divisions, four specialty units and an operations division. The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Tax Services section of our Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division.

Job Summary

Attorneys in this section represent the Georgia Dept. of Revenue and advise on the proper interpretation of tax (sales, income, and property), vehicle title, alcohol, and tobacco statutes, handle litigation in those areas; and handle appeals before State and Federal court.

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