| Location | Lawrenceville, GA |
| Salary | $47,424–$75,878 Per Year |
Legal Associate II
Salary
$47,424.00 - $75,878.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Merit
Job Number
26-03953
Department
Law Department
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Class Summary
Job Description
The Legal Associate II is responsible for providing complex clerical and legal support to two or more staff attorneys. This position prepares court exhibits, drafts pleadings, correspondence, and real estate documents, and maintains files and records. This position files documents with the local and federal courts and prepares calendar appointments and deadlines. The incumbent may serve as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing directions.
Essential Duties
Grade
The grade for this position is B231. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here.
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 individual's total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's 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!
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:
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 HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Wellness
Family and Career
Time
Money
Protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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Do you have a paralegal certificate?
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How many years of legal experience do you have?
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Describe your litigation experience.
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Describe your experience using Microsoft Office 365. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience working in a law firm environment do you have?
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Employer Gwinnett County
Address 75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone 770.822.7915
770.822.7923