Attorney II

Gwinnett County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity pay

Onsite wellness center

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal guidance to the Sheriff’s Office leadership on operational, administrative, and legal matters. The role collaborates with the Gwinnett County Law Department on litigation and stays current with laws affecting the Sheriff’s Office.

The position requires supervising staff, reviewing contracts, assessing risks, conducting research, and delivering training. Five years as an attorney and Georgia Bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in Georgia Superior Courts.
• Five years of experience practicing law as an attorney in a public setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to Sheriff’s Office leadership on operational, administrative, and legal matters.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts and policies and identify legal risks.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written and oral opinions and training materials.
• Manage litigation matters, coordinate discovery, and participate in depositions and hearings.
• Collaborate with the Gwinnett County Law Department and outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Legal analysis

Litigation support

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Description

This position provides legal advice and guidance to the Sheriff’s Office leadership and staff on operational, administrative, and legal matters. The incumbent will collaborate with the Gwinnett County Law Department on litigation and stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting the Sheriff’s Office.

• Supervising staff, as assigned, to include prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Providing legal advice and guidance to Sheriff’s Office leadership and staff on operational, administrative, and legal matters.
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting contracts, agreements, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, and other legal documents.
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, constitutional requirements, court orders, and professional standards.
• Conducting legal research, analyzing legal issues, and providing written and oral legal opinions, recommendations, and training.
• Preparing and reviewing pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, agreements, discovery materials, and other legal documents related to litigation and legal matters.
• Managing and supporting litigation matters, including developing case strategy, coordinating discovery, preparing for and participating in depositions, hearings, trials, appeals, mediations, and settlements.
• Collaborating with the Gwinnett County Law Department, outside counsel, Sheriff’s Office leadership, and other interested parties on litigation, legal issues, and operational matters.
• Responding to legal inquiries and advising Sheriff’s Office personnel and other interested parties regarding legal requirements, procedures, and related matters.
• Developing and delivering legal training and communicating updates regarding changes in laws, regulations, policies, and legal requirements affecting Sheriff’s Office operations.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.

Public Speaking Duties

• Communicate and engage with staff, citizens, leadership, and elected officials as needed.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Public safety background investigation, including criminal history, motor vehicle records, and fingerprinting
• On-call rotation and after-hours response, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Grade

The grade for this position is 107. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Five years of experience as an attorney
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of State and Federal litigation, particularly in representing local governments
• Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
• Experience in local government or related public setting
• Admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Note

The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County:

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.

Careers with impact:

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional Benefits:

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community:

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision: Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission: Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values:

• Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, see the following:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use [e-mail].