Assistant County Attorney III

Grade: 25

Salary Range: $80433 - $129497: salary is commensurate with relevant experience.

Job Code: 03030

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Serves as counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments in accordance with state laws and rules of professional conduct: provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads elected officials and managers as assigned; attends meetings; assesses legal issues presented; researches internal regulations policies and procedures and relevant state and federal law; advises clients on legal solutions and execution of appropriate steps and implementation; writes legal opinions and memoranda; develops strategies and solutions to ensure compliance; and provides information regarding updated laws and regulations as needed.

Represents assigned clients in litigation: prepares and responds to interrogatories requests for production of documents requests for admissions and other discovery requests; prepares appropriate motions briefs and pleadings; takes and defend depositions; meets with clients and other witnesses; conducts legal research; determines case strategy; represents clients in mediations trials and hearings in-person and remotely; argues clients position; makes and responds to legal arguments; presents and examines witnesses; introduces and/or objects to evidence; issues subpoenas; prepares and responds to appellate briefs; represents clients in appellate oral arguments; communicates with clients opposing counsel and adverse parties; maintains related documentation and files.

Drafts and reviews contracts and agreements: reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as local state and federal laws; conducts research; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure Countys interests are protected; gives legal advice regarding contract details; and maintains related documentation and files.

Represents assigned departments in personnel matters: represents clients in Merit System hearings and other proceedings; conducts research; interviews clients; and represents the Countys interests.

Represents County Tax Assessor in tax appeals: prepares and responds to interrogatories requests for admission and requests for production of documents; attends mediations arbitrations and hearings in-person and remotely; prepares for and represents clients at trial; meets with clients and expert witnesses; reviews and analyzes data submitted by client and taxpayer.

Develops and reviews legislation: reviews drafts and interprets laws ordinances regulations and resolutions; reviews and interprets pending and new legislation; analyzes impact on County policies and services; provides advice and direction to County officials and departments regarding same.

Maintains a comprehensive current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws regulations policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new procedures trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; and attends and conducts meetings workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree; a minimum of five years experience in the practice of law; applicant must be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers
license; and must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Bar Association.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Preferred experience in civil litigation or experience representing government and/or government officials.

Preferred experience in one or more of the following areas: Open Records Act tax appeals or employment law.