Deputy Attorney General - Advisory

About This Role

The Deputy Attorney General for Advisory provides legal counsel and guidance to state government clients and quasi-governmental bodies. This role involves researching and drafting legal documents, reviewing state contracts and rules, and supporting legislative matters.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft formal opinions and legal memoranda to state government clients, statewide elected officials, county prosecutors, and quasi-governmental bodies
• Assist state boards, commissions, and agencies in researching legal matters and conducting adjudicatory hearings
• Review and approve state contracts, grants, leases, and memoranda of understanding for form and legality
• Provide support and guidance on issues arising during state contract management
• Review and approve administrative rules for form and legality
• Review and prepare responses to public records requests submitted to the Office of the Attorney General
• Serve as an administrative law judge upon request of a state government client
• Provide legal counsel and associated services to state government clients and quasi-governmental bodies
• Provide support and guidance to executive staff concerning legislative matters

Requirements

• Strong research and writing skills
• Capable of consistently meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze complex questions of law
• Competently manage client relationships and communications
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience actively practicing law

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of and experience with the Access to Public Records Act
• Knowledge of and experience with the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act

Benefits