- 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, to include: meeting with clients and other witnesses; 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
- Juris Doctorate
- Five years of experience as an attorney
- Members 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, the Georgia Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and other courts as necessary
- Experience in all aspects of State and Federal litigation
- Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
- Experience in local government
- Excellent writing and communication skills
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Attorney II - Lawrenceville, United States - Gwinnett County (GA)
Description
Class SummaryJob Description
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.
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, Board, Authorities, and Elected Officials.Essential Duties
The Senior Assistant County Attorney position is responsible for providing legal services to various County Departments and Elected Officials
Responsibilities include:
This posting is for multiple senior assistant county attorney positions with potential pay grades ranging from grade 105 to 107.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click Attorney 105, Attorney 106, or Attorney 107.
Note:
The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Additional InformationFor more information about this department,pleaseclick here.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure.
To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors.
The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation.
Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials.
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, please click the links below:
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.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at or email
