Part-time Temporary Associate County Attorney

Serves as legal counsel

Serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments; provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney.

Essential Functions

• Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts;
• Analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County’s interests are protected against potential liability;
• Resolves contract disputes;
• Reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree required;
• Plus a minimum of three years’ experience in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts, including some experience in local government transactions and contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in IT contracts, particularly local government IT contracts, including cyber security issues.

Physical Abilities

• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Environmental Factors

• Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more. Benefits for part-time employees are marked.

Required Questions

• 01 - No
• 02 - Yes
• 03 - Yes
• 04 - Yes
• 05 - N/A
• 06 - Yes
• 07 - More than five years of experience
• 08 - See resume
• 09 - Yes
• 10 - Yes