Staff Attorney

Job Description

Gwinnett County State Court Division 7 is seeking an attorney to assist the Judge by conducting a variety of legal research, analysis, and document preparation related to cases, statutes, records, and related information. The incumbent must have significant civil litigation experience.

Essential Duties

• Research and draft proposed opinions, orders, memoranda, jury charges, and legal correspondence
• Provide legal advice and opinions to Judge and court staff
• Prepare legal summaries of facts and arguments for cases brought before the court
• Assist with all aspects of civil case management
• Directly manage all civil jury bench, and oral argument calendars, and assist with other civil calendars
• Assist Judge with periodic projects
• Respond to inquiries from law enforcement personnel, county employees, elected officials, the general public, and/or other interested parties
• Other duties as directed by the judge

Public Speaking Duties

• Speaking duties are at the discretion of the judge

Grade

The grade for this position is 105. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

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

Attachments must be included with application to be considered for this position

• Resume
• Writing sample (civil legal issues only)

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate AND
• Five years of experience as an attorney
• 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.
• Resume and writing sample must be attached to application for consideration

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
• 4 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience as a judicial staff attorney

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

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