Staff Attorney

Gwinnett County, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 87025 - 147943

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Class Summary

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

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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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Additional Information

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 individuals total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnetts 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!

Atlantas 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.

Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process please click the links below:

Hiring Process
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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex) race color national origin (including ancestry) gender (identity and expression) sexual orientation age marital status familial status (including pregnancy) disability military or veteran status religion political affiliation immigration status homeless status or any other category protected by law.

: Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application interview or testing process contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings use

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Class SummaryJob DescriptionGwinnett 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 ex...