Asst attorney general - organized retail crime

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Job Title:

Assistant Attorney General - Organized Retail Crime

Agency:

Department of Law

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005712

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND BAR YEAR

Job Description:

Office of the Attorney General
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General - Prosecutions - Organized Retail Crime Unit

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 the Organized Retail Crime section of our Prosecutions Division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prosecute organized retail crime across the State from investigation through trial. This includes, but is not limited to, directing investigations, drafting indictments, filing and litigating motions, examining witnesses, and sitting as lead counsel at trial.
• Establish new partnerships and maintain current partnerships with retailers.
• Supervise, work with, and conduct ongoing training of organized retail crime prosecutors, investigators, and administrative staff.
• Partner with local and federal prosecutors, law enforcement, and community leaders to effectively prosecute organized retail crime.
• Coordinate and conduct organized retail crime training for law enforcement and related agencies.
• Review and coordinate search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas for records.
• Work with the White Collar, Human Trafficking, and Gangs Sections on cases involving overlapping elements.

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. (typically holding a minimum of three years or more of experience in the specific area or a related area of the law.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more items below:

• Five (5) or more years of litigation or prosecution experience
• Two (2) or more years of experience prosecuting theft crimes or cyber crimes

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

• Attach a current Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" (click or copy link to obtain: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/applicationforms)
• Attach copies of official transcripts (unofficial accepted during application process)
• If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to hr@law.ga.gov 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.