Legal Manager

Job Description

The Legal Manager position is responsible for overseeing functions of the Law department, administration section 1. The position serves as liaison to other departments, prepares and submits the operating budget, and manages counsel invoices.

Essential Duties

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Assists the Department Director by coordinating work efforts and managing the flow of information to appropriate personnel, preparing correspondence and various reports of a confidential nature, and providing research on special projects as needed.
• Serves as backup for the Open Records Officer to include: coordinating and managing the electronic open records system; responding to requests for public records in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act; and providing guidance to open records departmental liaisons.
• Handles requests from the general public, media, County staff, outside attorneys, expert witnesses, and elected officials.
• Manages outside counsel invoices to include: routing invoices to appropriate departments for payment, processing invoices that do not fall under other departments' budgets, and maintaining current spreadsheet of outside counsel costs by case.
• Prepares and administers budget to include anticipating future budget priorities, attending meetings, submitting the budget, ensuring compliance to policy and ordinances, and ensuring adequate funding is available.
• Maintains Law Department files and records, including the department law library.
• Prepares and reviews for Department Director's approval FMLA requests, reviews and approves sick leave and vacation requests, and ensures all procedures are followed and in compliance with County, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Manages personnel issues to included approval of timesheets and complaints or grievances.

Public Speaking Duties

• Leads support staff meetings.
• Presents information at staff meetings.
• Presents budget-related information or answers budget-related questions at meetings before the County Administrator's office.

Grade

The grade for this position is 102. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Legal studies, Accounting, or a related field AND
• 5 years of progressively responsible legal support experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Management/Supervisory experience in a legal department or law office.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Paralegal certificate.
• Experience using Oracle Fusion Cloud.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more

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.

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