Assistant County Attorney III

Grade: 25  

Salary Range:  $80,433 - $145,000: salary is commensurate with relevant experience.  

Job Code: 03030 

FLSA:  Exempt

Essential Functions: 

Experience in one or more areas of animal control, open records, tax appeals, and/or employment law preferred. 

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 defend depositions; meets with clients and other witnesses; conducts 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; and maintains related documentation and files.

Represents assigned departments in personnel matters;  represents clients in Merit System hearings and other proceedings; conducts research; interviews clients; and 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; meets 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; and 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; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

Specific License or Certification Required: 

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Bar Association.