Senior Assistant County Attorney

Gwinnett County•Gwinnett County, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
Five years of experience as an attorney
Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia

Nice To Haves

Experience in all aspects of State and Federal litigation, particularly in representing local governments
Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
Experience in local government , particularly in matters involving public safety agencies
Excellent writing and communication skills
Admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northe rn District of Georgia

Responsibilities

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 and implementing legal 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