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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Deputy Attorney General to assist the Attorney General in managing our department's legal affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of departmental legal policies, providing legal advice to the Attorney General, and representing the department in legal proceedings. The Deputy Attorney General will also be responsible for supervising and managing the work of other attorneys in the department, ensuring that all legal work is completed in a timely and efficient manner. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law, with a particular focus on government and public service. They will also have excellent leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team of legal professionals.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assist the Attorney General in managing the department's legal affairs.
- Oversee the development and implementation of departmental legal policies.
- Provide legal advice to the Attorney General.
- Represent the department in legal proceedings.
- Supervise and manage the work of other attorneys in the department.
- Ensure that all legal work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other government departments and agencies.
- Participate in the development of departmental strategies and plans.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide training and guidance to other attorneys in the department.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the state bar.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in law, with a focus on government and public service.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Strong knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
- Ability to work well in a team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in managing legal affairs in a government department?
- How would you handle a situation where the Attorney General disagrees with your legal advice?
- Can you describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision in a legal case?
- How do you ensure that all legal work is completed in a timely and efficient manner?
- What strategies would you use to manage and motivate a team of legal professionals?