Assistant County Attorney III
About The Position
Serves as counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments in accordance with state laws and rules of professional conduct. Provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as assigned. Attends meetings, assesses legal issues presented, researches internal regulations, policies and procedures and relevant state and federal law. Advises clients on legal solutions 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. Represents assigned clients in litigation, including preparing and responding to discovery requests, motions, briefs, and pleadings. Takes and defends depositions, meets with clients and witnesses, conducts legal research, and determines case strategy. Represents clients in mediations, trials, and hearings in-person and remotely, arguing client's position, making and responding to legal arguments, presenting and examining witnesses, and introducing or objecting to evidence. Issues subpoenas, prepares and responds to appellate briefs, and represents clients in appellate oral arguments. Communicates with clients, opposing counsel, and adverse parties, and maintains related documentation and files. Drafts and reviews contracts and agreements for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws. Conducts research, analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County's interests are protected, and gives legal advice regarding contract details. Represents assigned departments in personnel matters, including Merit System hearings and other proceedings. Represents the County Tax Assessor in tax appeals, including preparing and responding to discovery, attending mediations, arbitrations, and hearings, preparing for and representing clients at trial, and meeting with clients and expert witnesses. Develops and reviews legislation, including drafting, interpreting laws, ordinances, regulations, and resolutions, and analyzing their impact on County policies and services. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession. Reads professional literature, maintains professional affiliations, and participates in training and continuing education activities.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- A minimum of five years' experience in the practice of law
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
- Must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Bar Association
Nice To Haves
- Experience in one or more areas of real estate, open records, tax appeals and/or employment law preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments in accordance with state laws and rules of professional conduct.
- Provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as assigned.
- Attends meetings; assesses legal issues presented; researches internal regulations, policies and procedures and relevant state and federal law.
- Advises clients on legal solutions 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.
- Represents assigned clients in litigation.
- Drafts and reviews contracts and agreements.
- Represents assigned departments in personnel matters.
- Represents County Tax Assessor in tax appeals.
- Develops and reviews legislation.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintains an awareness of new procedures, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
