Associate Attorney I, II or Senior / Probate Court

There is one vacant position and the selected applicant will be placed as an Attorney I Attorney II or Senior Attorney within the corresponding pay range depending upon qualifications. See Minimum Training and Experience Required below.

REPORTS TO: Clarke County Probate Judges
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Professional
CLASSIFICATION:Non-Personnel System; Serves at the discretion of the Chief Judge
PAY GRADE:125
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to assist the Clarke County Probate Court Judges in providing advisory transactional and litigation related legal services docket and case management and being a liaison to other county agencies and parties in pending litigation. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing cases for hearings and trial; preparing and analyzing briefs reviewing motions and filings scheduling cases for hearings and trial drafting orders conducting legal research evaluating contracts and deeds providing legal counsel assisting with oversight of court-appointed fiduciaries and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE:Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.

Attorney I $78276-$93245 (DOQ)
Minimum Requirements:Juris Doctorate with at least two years of experience as a practicing attorney in two practice areas*required or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Must be a member of the Georgia State Bar and obtain a minimum of twelve (12) hours of accredited continuing education annually. Must possess a valid drivers license. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Attorney II $ 86299 $102802 (DOQ)
Minimum Requirements:Juris Doctorate with at least four years of experience as a practicing attorney in three practice areas* required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.Must be a member of the Georgia State Bar and obtain a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.Must possess a valid drivers license.Supervisory experience is preferred.

Senior Attorney $95145 $113340 (DOQ)
Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate with at least six years of experience as a practicing attorney is required with experience in four practice areas* or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Must be a member of the Georgia State Bar and obtain a minimum of twelve (12) hours of accredited continuing education annually. Must possess a valid drivers license. Supervisory experience is preferred.


*Law Practice Areas Note: A minimum of 12 months of experience in a practice area is required to be considered as a practice area.
Litigation:
* Civil Litigation: Non Juvenile or Juvenile * Class Action/Multi-Party Litigation * Criminal (Non Juvenile) Litigation: Non Jury or Jury * Domestic Relations * Criminal (Juvenile) Litigation * Administrative Law/Proceedings * Criminal Prosecution: General or Juvenile * Appellate Practice * Conduct Grand Jury Presentations

Non-Litigation Practice:
* Draft Accusations/Indictments * Review Arrest/Search Warrants * Conduct Law Enforcement Training * Contracts *Accountability Courts * Landlord/Tenant * Real Estate Property Land Use (to includeTitle Searches and Eminent Domain) * Corporate Law * Elder Law/Guardianships * Probate Wills Estates and Trusts * Environmental Law/Game & Natural Resources
* Local Government Law (e.g. Ordinance DraftingOpen Records Open Meetings Policy Research)* Taxation * Torts/Premises Liability * Employment Law Labor Human ResourcesWorkers Compensation* Automobile Torts * General Tort * Bankruptcy * Post-Judgment Remedies * Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation * Insurance Law * Garnishment * Aviation Law * Medical Malpractice * Economic Development Law * Product Liability * Non-Profit Law * Construction Law * Housing & Community Development Law(e.g. Fair Housing Act Federal Grant Administration)* Constitutional Law & Civil Rights(e.g. Discrimination First Amendment EEOC) * Zoning/Planning (including Planning Commission Variances Historic Preservation)

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Reviews all civil filings to determine appropriate courses of action. Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over decedent estates adult and minor guardianships and conservatorships including their oversight and auditing fiduciary returns compromise doubtful claims civil mental health developmental disability and substance abuse dog classification appeals some birth certificate amendments missing persons and presumption of death issuance of marriage licenses and weapons carry licenses.

Ensures that matters are promptly calendared by preparing scheduling orders scheduling hearings case status calendars and trials. For cases proceeding to a jury trial prepares scheduling orders that set discovery dates motion deadlines calendar calls and jury trials. Monitors case progression to ensure efficient resolution in every case.

Creates invitations and hosts WebEx meetings that provide remote courtroom access for attendees as requested or needed.

Refers all appropriate civil cases to the Tenth District Office of Dispute Resolution for mediation.

Prepares cases for hearings and trials reviews all petitions and motions researches relevant legal issues by reviewing case law statutes and court rules prepares briefs and memoranda attends hearings and trials evaluates oral arguments provides legal opinions and drafts orders.

Prepares cases for trial reviews motions in limine reviews proposed pretrial orders reviews deposition designations prepares voir dire questions assists with trial management researches issues that arise at trial prepares jury charges and prepares verdict form and judgments.

Reviews proposed orders and settlement agreements. Electronically files notices and orders entered serves all relevant attorneys and parties.

Knowledge of and adherence to the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct and the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct.

Ability to monitor cases and provide administrative support using Probate Courts case management system.

Maintains and updates the probate court website.

Serves as a liaison between the Judges other courts other county departments law enforcement agencies state agencies attorneys and members of the public; coordinates with these entities to ensure efficient and effective operation of the Court.

Provides legal research and counsel to judges; duties include rendering oral opinions providing legal advice on government policies and procedures reviewing deeds and contracts researching case law and conducting other legal services as requested. Prepares documentation to assist in the orderly administration of cases.

Conducts legal research by reviewing case law legal opinions codes and statutes.

Provide supervisory oversight including: handling employee concerns directing work assignments counseling and disciplining employees when necessary and providing input for employee performance appraisals and evaluations.

Reviews applications selects and supervises law student externs from the UGA externship program and other programs.

Negotiates settlements and consent orders in cases.

Provides administrative support to the office and judges when needed.

Reads legal journals and case law to maintain knowledge of the legal profession.

Performs other related duties as required.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of legal practices policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.

Knowledge of the development and administration of operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of the specific duties of the position.

Knowledge of all applicable laws ordinances rules of court policies standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job and especially Titles 9 29 and 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Knowledge of resources for keeping informed of any changes in policy methods operations and budgetary and equipment needs etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.

Knowledge of and proficiency with computers office equipment software and technology.

Ability to deal effectively with organizational management human relations and technical subjects.

Ability to develop and administer policies procedures plans and activities and to monitor the performance of subordinates against measured established goals.

Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates management employees members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Unified Government as they relate to the Probate Court.

Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise clear and effective manner.

Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented setting priorities maintaining standards and resolving problems.

Ability to comprehend interpret and apply regulations procedures and related information.

Ability to handle the required mathematical and statistical calculations.

Ability to read understand and interpret federal and state laws local ordinances and codes tax maps and digests plats case law legal handbooks financial reports real estate appraisals and other materials.

Ability to use standard word processing and/or data base management software programs in performing administrative duties.