Legal Manager

Gwinnett County; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County is seeking a Legal Manager to oversee the Law Department and act as liaison to Human Resources. The role includes supervising support staff and maintaining department files and records, ensuring policy compliance, and providing backup support as needed.

The position involves handling personnel matters such as FMLA requests and grievances, preparing documents for the Department Director’s approval, and coordinating open records duties under Georgia law.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Legal studies or related field; 5 years of progressively responsible legal support experience.
• Management/supervisory experience in a legal department or law office.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to prioritize work, evaluate performance, train employees, enforce policies, and manage time sheets/leave.
• Manages personnel issues including FMLA requests and grievances; prepares documents for Department Director’s approval.
• Maintains law department files and records and serves as backup Open Records Officer for Georgia Open Records Act; coordinates electronic records requests.

Skills

Staff supervision

HR liaison

Legal department support

Education

Associate's degree in Legal studies

Tools

Records management

Job description

Job Description

The Legal Manager position is responsible for overseeing functions of the Law department. The position serves as liaison to the Human Resources department, supervises support staff, and maintains department files and records.

Essential Duties

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; providing backup as needed due to workload fluctuations or absences; reviewing and approving time sheets and leave requests; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.


• Manages personnel issues to include FMLA requests, complaints and grievances; and prepares, reviews, and forwards related documents for Department Director’s approval.


• Maintains Law Department files and records, including the department law library.


• Serves as backup for the Open Records Officer to include: coordinating and managing the electronic open records system; responding to requests for public records in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act; and providing guidance to open records departmental liaisons.

Public Speaking Duties

• Leads support staff meetings.


• Presents information at staff meetings.


• Speaks to members of the public as needed.

Grade

The grade for this position is 101. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Legal studies, or a related field AND


• 5 years of progressively responsible legal support experience.
  
  
  
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
  
  
  
  


• Management/Supervisory experience in a legal department or law office.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Paralegal certificate.


• Oracle Fusion Cloud experience.

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

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

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

• health coverage


• a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!)


• onsite employee wellness center


• longevity pay


• tuition reimbursement


• and more

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.

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.