Senior Assistant County Attorney

Gwinnett County Government; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government is seeking a Senior Assistant County Attorney in the Law Department to represent the County, Boards, Authorities, and elected officials in accordance with laws and professional conduct.

The role includes providing legal advice, engaging in litigation in state and federal courts, reviewing contracts, and training staff. A Juris Doctorate with at least ten years of experience is required, and Georgia bar admission is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with ten years of attorney experience, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to county clients, department directors, elected officials, and Boards and Authorities as assigned.
• Attend meetings, researching and assessing legal issues and internal policies and procedures, and providing legal opinions.
• Advise clients on legal solutions and implementing such solutions.
• Reviewing, drafting, and interpreting laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and resolutions and providing advice, information, and training regarding new/and or amended laws and regulations as needed.
• Representing assigned clients in litigation, in both State and Federal courts at the trial and appellate levels; the types of litigation handled by the Law Department include condemnations, tax appeals, nuisance abatement actions, zoning disputes, personal injury suits, employment matters, and civil rights
• Developing case strategy; reviewing and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; handling all aspects of discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery and taking and defending depositions; negotiating settlements and handling mediations; attending hearings (in-person and remotely) and trials; reviewing and drafting appellate briefs
• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and to protect the County's interest; and providing legal advice regarding contract terms and enforcement thereof
• Maintaining a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, case law, policies, and procedures; maintaining awareness of new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession
• Participating in training and continuing education activities; attending and conducting meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Oral/written advocacy

Contract review

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Case management software

Job description

Job Description

This is a very broad, professional level class that represents all licensed attorneys from entry-level to the area expert. Incumbents may be required to supervise support staff.

This is a very broad, professional level class that represents all licensed attorneys from entry-level to the area expert. Incumbents may be required to supervise support staff.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Responsibilities

The Gwinnett County Law Department provides legal services to Gwinnett County, including the Board of Commissioners, County Administrator, County Departments and Offices, and Elected Officials. The Law Department has an opening for one Senior Assistant County Attorney. Senior Assistant County Attorneys serve as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County and assigned departments and the legal interests of Elected Officials in accordance with federal and state laws and the rules of professional conduct. Senior Assistant County Attorneys are assigned to represent large and/or multiple County Departments, Boards, Authorities, and Elected Officials.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice to represented clients, department directors, elected officials, and Boards and Authorities as assigned
• Attending meetings, researching and assessing legal issues and internal policies and procedures, and providing legal opinions
• Advising clients on legal solutions and implementing such solutions
• Reviewing, drafting, and interpreting laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and resolutions and providing advice, information, and training regarding new/and or amended laws and regulations as needed
• Representing assigned clients in litigation, in both State and Federal courts at the trial and appellate levels; the types of litigation handled by the Law Department include condemnations, tax appeals, nuisance abatement actions, zoning disputes, personal injury suits, employment matters, and civil rights
• Developing case strategy; reviewing and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; handling all aspects of discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery and taking and defending depositions; negotiating settlements and handling mediations; attending hearings (in-person and remotely) and trials; reviewing and drafting appellate briefs
• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and to protect the County's interest; and providing legal advice regarding contract terms and enforcement thereof
• Maintaining a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, case law, policies, and procedures; maintaining awareness of new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession
• Participating in training and continuing education activities; attending and conducting meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate

Qualifications

Training and Experience (positions in this class require):

• Juris Doctorate; ten years of experience as an attorney; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia, The Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia and the Georgia Supreme Court and other courts as necessary.

Knowledge

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Court procedures
• Research methods

Skills

• Operating a computer and applicable software
• Applying laws, rules, and regulations
• Analyzing complex information
• Mediating conflict
• Organizing and presenting cases for trial
• Preparing legal documents
• Presenting legal arguments in support of legal positions
• Conducting trials, hearings, and proceedings
• Conducting legal research
• Communication, written
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Positions in this class require: talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Incumbents may be subjected to blood and other bodily fluids, disruptive people, imminent danger, threatening environment, and travel.

About Us

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.

Hiring Process

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

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