Senior Staff Attorney, Appointed

unclassified exempt position

current vacancy in the fulton county state court

please refrains from attaching personal and identifiable information: driver’s license, photo on resumes, dd214, vaccination cards, etc.

juris doctorate degree and three or more years of experience practicing law (at least one year lead or supervisory experience is preferred).

• member in good standing of the state bar of georgia.
• other such memberships and licenses that may be required to perform the assigned tasks.
• valid state of georgia driver's license (as required by position assignment).

resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

requires knowledge of state, federal, and local laws related to the type of law practiced in the assigned department. Standard courtroom operating practices and procedures. Methods used to conduct legal research. County personnel regulations and procedures. Legal practices and procedures related to area of assignment. General office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.

requires skill in performing legal case management and research. Preparing and tabulating information pertaining to legal case activity. Assisting in determining which cases to litigate or appeal. Developing or evaluating a strategy for handling legal cases or negotiations as assigned. Providing legal advice and opinions. Using spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and other software.

drafting legal documents. Conducting legal research. Facilitating the orderly movement of litigations or appeals. Organizing the presentation of legal cases. Giving presentations. Identifying and investigating facts of a legal matter. Resolving problems using negotiation, arbitration, and mediation. Making decisions. Understanding, using, and explaining court‑specific computer applications to manage court processes, gather and analyze statistics, and create reports. Communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisor, and the public.

Generating enthusiasm and support for program objectives.

the examination will consist of a review of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as eligible. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the department of human resources management.

provides legal advice and makes recommendations to the judge on legal, procedural, and strategic issues in pending cases and manages caseloads to ensure the expeditious, just and fair resolution of pending litigation.

this job description indicates, in general, the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the americans with disabilities act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

analyzes and evaluates potential legal issues that may arise at trial and advises the judge on his/her decision regarding the admissibility of evidence, motions for mistrial, motions for directed verdict, and witness objections. Reviews new laws and any developments in or changes to case law or statutes and keeps judicial officer informed. Conducts conferences with attorneys/litigants to resolve pre‑trial issues, including discovery disputes, discovery extension requests, and various disagreements among counsel of record.

May mediate and conduct settlement conferences for cases at…