ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ FIRST.

This is a State Set Aside Contract which requires employees have a qualifying disability. This could include disabilities such as: arthritis, asthma, orthopedic disorders, blindness or other visual impairments, lupus, cosmetic disfigurements, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, hepatitis, lung disease, diabetes, head injuries, cancer, substance abuse, heart conditions, mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and a variety of other disabilities.

MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM A THIRD PARTY SUCH AS A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) legal work. Work involves providing legal advice,
counsel, and assistance; representing the State's interest in civil and criminal matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; preparing legal documentation; and assisting in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance.
• Represents the State's interest in civil and criminal matters.
• Prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and
  memoranda.
• Prepares cases for trial.
• Performs legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions.
• Participates in administrative hearings and evidentiary hearings and in the discovery
  process.
• Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
• May represent the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district and
  appellate courts.
Performs related work as assigned

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES