Staff Attorney - Superior Court Division 1

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Job Description

Gwinnett County Superior Court Division 1 is seeking a Staff Attorney, effective January 4, 2027, to assist the Judge by conducting legal research, analysis, and document preparation related to cases, statutes, records, and related information.

Essential Duties

• Performing and analyzing legal research
• Analyzing pleadings (mostly motions and briefs) and making recommendations regarding dispositions
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents
• Supporting the Court during conferences, motions hearings, and trials
• Providing exceptional customer service when interacting with law enforcement personnel, county employees, elected officials, the general public, and/or other interested parties
• Maintaining the Rules of Professional Conduct
• Completing other relevant duties as directed by the Judge

Public Speaking Duties

• Speaking duties are at the discretion of the judge

Grade

The grade for this position is 105. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate;
• Five years of experience as an attorney; and
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia, The Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia and the Georgia Supreme Court, and other courts as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Civil experience
• Prior Law Clerk or Judicial Staff Attorney experience

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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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