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Deputy County Attorney

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Loganville, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$220,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Attorney, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Negotiation, Economic Development, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Interpret Regulations, Land Use, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Real Estate, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Writing Skills, Zoning
LOCATION
Loganville, GA
POSTED
4 days ago
Attorney. The Deputy County
Attorney position 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 assigned division, including supervising senior assistant
county attorneys and monitoring and coordinating matters assigned to senior assistant
county attorneys and 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 as assigned
• Attending meetings, researching and assessing legal issues and internal policies and
procedures, 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 as needed
• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts and agreements to ensure compliance
with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and to
protect the County's interest; and providing legal advice regarding contract terms and
enforcement thereof
• Representing assigned clients in litigation, in both State and Federal courts at the trial
and appellate levels, to include: condemnations, tax appeals, nuisance abatement
actions, zoning disputes, and personal injury suits
• Maintaining a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws,
regulations, case law, policies, and procedures; maintaining awareness 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
Grade
This posting is for one Deputy County Attorney position with a pay grade of 307. Salary will be
commensurate with years of relevant experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
The County pays for bar dues, court admission fees, and continuing legal education.
Minimum Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate

EXHIBIT A

• 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in local government or related public setting
• Experience in one or more of the following practice areas or related areas: real estate,
zoning and land use, economic development, contracts, finance or technology
• Admitted 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

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