Listing Summary

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County seeks a highly motivated professional to assist the Athens-Clarke County Attorney in providing advisory, transactional, and litigation related legal services to the Unified Government.  Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, preparing and presenting cases for trial; preparing briefs, motions, contracts, deeds, and providing legal counsel and performing additional tasks as assigned. 

 
REPORTS TO: Athens-Clarke County Attorney
FLSA STATUS:  Exempt - Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System:  Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 122; $60,129.00 Annually
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job 
The purpose of this job is to assist the Athens-Clarke County Attorney in providing advisory, transactional, and litigation related legal services to the Unified Government.  Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, preparing and presenting cases for trial; preparing briefs, motions, contracts, deeds, resolutions, and ordinances; providing legal counsel to various departments and boards; assisting clients with responses to Open Records Act requests; drafting ordinances and resolutions; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements 

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Juris Doctorate with at least one year of experience as a practicing attorney, law clerk, or law assistant required, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
 
Must be a member of the Georgia State Bar.
 
Must possess a valid driver's license.

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