ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
About The Position
The purpose of this classification is to perform professional legal work, to include conducting legal research, handling litigation, preparing documents required for litigation purposes, and assisting in providing legal advice/counsel. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Responsible for performing professional legal work for the Glynn County Attorney’s Office. Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions. Providing legal advice and counsel regarding applicable federal, state, and local laws; preparing, reviewing, and amending contracts and other legal documents. Preparing and amending ordinances, policies, and resolutions; handling litigation and preparing required documents. Providing legal counsel on property issues and transactions. Attending various meetings and making presentations as needed. Communicating with county attorney, employees, county officials, state/federal agencies, members of the public, and others as needed to resolve and address issues. Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the County Attorney.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate required
- Supplemented by 5 months previous experience and/or training involving local government law; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Must possess and maintain membership in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia Court, and Georgia Superior Courts.
Responsibilities
- Performing professional legal work for the Glynn County Attorney’s Office.
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions.
- Providing legal advice and counsel regarding applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Preparing, reviewing, and amending contracts and other legal documents.
- Preparing and amending ordinances, policies, and resolutions
- Handling litigation and preparing required documents.
- Providing legal counsel on property issues and transactions.
- Attending various meetings and making presentations as needed.
- Communicating with county attorney, employees, county officials, state/federal agencies, members of the public, and others as needed to resolve and address issues.
- Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the County Attorney.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly payroll
- 12 hours of PTO per month
- 12 paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
- Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
- Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
- Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
