Overview
Attorney – Legal Services Jobs in Forsyth, Georgia, USA at State of Georgia
Position: Attorney 1 – Legal Services 00119664
Location: Forsyth
Notes:
The GDC seeks an attorney to join its Office of Legal Services.
Successful applicants will be offered a position as an Attorney 1 (starting salary-$65,000.00), Attorney 2 (starting salary-$75,000.00), Attorney 3 (starting salary-$85,000.00) or Attorney 4 (starting salary-$95,000.00) depending upon their prior experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter that articulates in detail which, if any, of the preferred qualifications that they possess.
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 OR reciprocity (must obtain Law License).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a law office representing a governmental entity.
Experience dealing with requests for documents under the Open Records Act.
Experience working in a correctional or law enforcement setting.
Experience reviewing and analyzing pleadings, subpoenas, and similar documents.
Employment law experience.
Civil rights law experience.
Experience providing instruction to adults in a classroom setting.
The Office of Legal Services is located on the GDC’s beautiful campus in Forsyth, Georgia. It is an easy commute from Atlanta’s southern suburbs or north from the Macon area. The GDC offers a generous benefits package, including various forms of insurance, retirement benefits through the State of Georgia, and access to continuing education courses on diverse topics. Our practice is fast-paced, unique in the breadth of legal issues to which our team is exposed and provides a meaningful opportunity to impact Georgia’s criminal justice system.
Location: Central Office, Gibson Hall, Legal Services, PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029, Monroe County
Contact: Antoria Ware, Phone: , Email:
Antoria.
Pitts.gov
Benefits include: 13 paid holidays per year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Vision Insurance, On the Job Training, Life Insurance.
About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC):
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 49,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, please visit (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below)..
Mission Statement:
To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Additional Information:
Agency Logo:
Requisition
Number of Openings: 1
Advertised Salary:
Based on experience
Shift: Day Job
Internal Contact Name:
Antoria Ware
Internal Contact Email:
Antoria.pitts.gov
Posting End Date:
Mar 10, 2025
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Title: Attorney – Legal Services
Company: State of Georgia
Location: Forsyth, Georgia, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation), Government
