Deputy County Attorney

Deputy County Attorney The Gwinnett County Law Department provides legal services to Gwinnett County, including the Board of Commissioners, County Administrator, and county departments and offices. The Deputy County Attorney provides general legal counsel representing the interests of the County, multiple departments and offices, elected officials, boards and authorities in accordance with state and federal laws and the rules of professional conduct. The Deputy County Attorney works closely with the County Attorney, supervises a team of senior assistant county attorneys within their assigned division, and handles complex legal matters. Essential Duties Managing daily operations of the assigned division, including supervising senior assistant county attorneys and coordinating matters assigned to them and to retained outside counsel. Evaluating, reviewing, and managing complex legal matters as assigned. Providing legal advice to represented clients, department directors, elected officials, and boards and authorities. Attending meetings, researching and assessing legal issues and internal policies, and providing legal opinions. Advising clients on and implementing legal solutions. Reviewing, drafting, and interpreting laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and resolutions, and providing advice, information, and training regarding new and amended laws and regulations. Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies, local, state, and federal laws, and to protect the County's interests; providing legal advice regarding contract terms and enforcement. Representing assigned clients in litigation in both State and Federal courts at the trial and appellate levels, including condemnations, tax appeals, nuisance abatement actions, zoning disputes, and personal injury suits. Maintaining comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, case law, policies, and procedures, and staying aware of new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession. Participating in training and continuing education activities; attending and conducting meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate. Ten years of experience as an attorney, including two years of supervisory experience. Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia. Preferred Qualifications Experience in local government or a related public setting. Experience in one or more of the following practice areas: real estate, zoning and land use, economic development, contracts, finance, or technology. Strong oral and written communication skills. Admission to practice in the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Compensation Pay grade: 307. Salary commensurate with years of relevant experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use View email address on click.appcast.io. Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce and prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr