Assistant County Attorney - Litigation & Advisory

Guilford County, North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County, North Carolina is seeking a qualified attorney to support the County Attorney's Office. The role involves advising county departments, preparing and arguing cases, and representing the county in court when required.

You will perform legal research, draft pleadings, provide policy guidance, and respond to inquiries from officials and the public. The position requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the North Carolina Bar.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with admission to the Bar and one year of practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research, draft pleadings, and organizes caseload.
• Make court appearances and legal arguments in trial courts at the state level
• Provide legal advice to county agencies, officials, and employees.
• Perform legal duties as assigned and requested by the county attorney.
• Advises administrative officials on policy questions and operating problems with legal complications.
• Confers with the general public as to matters that affect them as a result of actions by the county.
• Assists the County Attorney by executing delegated assignments dealing with the legal implications confronting any county agency or department.

Skills

General law knowledge

Judicial procedures

Legal interpretation

Oral & written communication

Public relations

County government structure

Education

Law degree + Bar admission

Job description

Guilford County, North Carolina is seeking a qualified attorney to support the County Attorney's Office. The role involves advising county departments, preparing and arguing cases, and representing the county in court when required.

You will perform legal research, draft pleadings, provide policy guidance, and respond to inquiries from officials and the public. The position requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the North Carolina Bar.