Assistant County Attorney III

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 defends depositions;
• Mets with clients and other witnesses;
• Counsels legal research;
• Determines case strategy;
• Represents clients in mediations, trials, and hearings in-person and remotely;
• Argues client's 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 County's interests are protected;
• Gives legal advice regarding contract details;
• Maintains related documentation and files.
• Represents assigned departments in personnel matters:
• Represents clients in Merit System hearings and other proceedings;
• Counsels research;
• Interviews clients;
• Represents the County’s 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;
• Mets 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;
• 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 driver’s license;
• Must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Bar Association.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in civil litigation or experience representing government and/or government officials.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Open Records Act, tax appeals, or employment law.