Senior Associate County Attorney

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking an Attorney (Associate or Senior Associate) in its Litigation Group to defend the County, elected officials, and employees in civil matters across federal, state, and appellate courts. The role also provides strategic legal advice to county departments and governance offices.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (remote one day per week after two months) and a robust benefits package; Juris Doctorate and at least three years of litigation experience are

Qualifications

• JD required with minimum of three years of litigation experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Georgia Bar licensure must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Defend the County, its elected officials, and employees in civil litigation before federal/state appellate courts and tribunals.
• Provide legal advice to county departments and elected officials on governance and operations.
• Draft opinions, memoranda, and legal analyses; interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Represent clients in mediations, trials, hearings, and related proceedings.

Skills

Driver's license

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Georgia Bar licensure

Job description

This Attorney position (Associate or Senior Associate) will be assigned to the Litigation Group for the County Attorney’s Office. Responsibilities are focused primarily on defending the County, its elected officials, and its employees in civil cases before federal, state, and appellate courts and administrative tribunals. Litigation practice areas include, but are not limited to, civil rights, employment, wrongful death/personal injury, and general liability. Responsibilities also include providing legal advice to county departments and elected officials regarding various aspects of county governance and operations.

This position has access to a robust benefits package. Please visit the benefits tab of the posting to review what we have to offer.

This position also offers a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week after two (2) months of employment.

The salary range for this position ranges from approximately $115,000 to $145,000, with compensation being commensurate with experience.

Serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments; provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney; attends meetings, assesses nature of the legal issue presented; researches internal regulations, policies and procedures or relevant state and federal law; advises client of legal solution and execution of appropriate steps and implementation; writes legal opinions and memoranda; develops strategies and solutions to ensure compliance; provides information regarding updated laws and regulations as needed.

Handles large and complex litigation; prepares and responds to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions and other discovery requests; prepares appropriate motions and other necessary pleadings; takes and defends depositions; meets with clients and other witnesses; conducts legal research; determines case strategy; attends mediations, trials, and hearings; argues client’s position; makes and responds to legal arguments; presents and examines witnesses; introduces and/or opposes to evidence; issues subpoenas; prepares and responds to appellate motions; communications with clients, opposing counsel, and adverse parties; maintains related documentation and files.

Develops and reviews legislation; reviews, drafts, and interprets laws, ordinances, regulations, and resolutions; reviews and interprets pending and new legislation; analyzes impact on County policies and services; provides advice and direction to County officials and departments regarding the same.

Provides advice regarding the Georgia Open Records Act and the Georgia Open Meetings Act.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; attends and conducts meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree required; plus a minimum of three years of litigation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain certification and licensure from the Georgia Bar Association.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.