Description:
Purpose of Classification:This Is a Contractual (as Needed) Position Responsible for Professional Work Assisting the Ethics Board with Legal Matters.
Essential Functions:
The Following Duties Are Normal for This Position. the Omission of Specific Statements of The Duties Does Not Exclude Them from The Classification if The Work Is Similar, Related, or A Logical Assignment for This Classification. Other Duties May Be Required and Assigned
Additional Functions:
Performs Other Related Duties as Required.
Required Qualifications: Law Degree from A State-Approved College or University. Applicants Should Have Been Admitted to The State Bar of Georgia for A Minimum of Five (5) Years and Shall Have Experience in Municipal And/or Local Government Law. Active Member in Good Standing in The State Bar of Georgia.
Must Possess and Maintain a Valid Georgia Driver's License.
Will Be Required to Work Monday - Friday to Include After-Hours Meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must Not Have Been Disbarred from Practicing Law in Any State.
Selection Procedure: Selection Will Be Made from A Register of Eligible Applicants that May Be Established by Education, Work Experience, Test Score, Personal Interview, Credit Check, Criminal History, Driving History (copy of Driver's License May Be Required), Drug Screen, And/or Physical Examination.
Ada Compliance
Physical Ability: 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 Include Extended Periods of Time at A Keyboard or Workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some Tasks Require the Ability to Perceive and Discriminate Visual Cues or Signals. Some Tasks Require the Ability to Communicate Orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential Functions Are Regularly Performed without Exposure to Adverse Environmental Conditions.
- Serves as Counsel in Representing Ethical Issues/concern Reported in The County for Assigned Departments in Accordance with State Laws and Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Provides Legal Advice to The Clayton County Ethics Board Members, and Other County Officials in Various Matters, as Well as Rendering Written and Verbal Legal Opinions as Requested or Assigned; Attends Meetings.
- Assesses Nature of The Legal Issues Presented; Researches Internal Regulations, Policies and Procedures or Relevant State and Federal Law.
- Advises Clients of Legal Solutions and Execution of Appropriate Steps and Implementation.
- Develops Strategies and Solutions to Ensure Compliance.
- Provides Information Regarding Updated Laws and Regulations as Needed.
- 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.
- Conducts Legal Research and Analysis on Sensitive Matters.
- Maintains Productive Working Relationships with Other Intelligence Community Elements, Federal Agencies, and Congressional Committees.
- As an Ethics Attorney You Will Provide Ethics Advice to Agency Personnel, Review Financial Disclosure Forms, Conduct Ethics Training, and Consult with The Office of Government Ethics on Relevant Issues.
- Monitor and Enforce Compliance with The Rules of Professional Conduct, Including State Bar Rules, and Other Relevant Legal Guidelines.
- Investigate Ethical Complaints or Allegations of Professional Misconduct, Guide Individuals or Firms on How to Resolve Ethical Disputes or Issues and Manage Disciplinary Proceedings when Necessary.
- Assess Potential Risks Related to Legal Ethics and Suggest Strategies to Mitigate Potential Liability, Ensuring that Legal Practices Are in Line with Current Ethical Standards.
- Help Resolve Complex Ethical Dilemmas in Client Representation, Legal Procedures, or During Litigation, Ensuring Adherence to Ethical Guidelines and Maintaining the Integrity of Legal Practice.
- Advise on The Protection of Client Confidences and Handle Sensitive Information According to Professional Ethics Rules.
- Document and Report Any Ethical Concerns or Breaches to Regulatory Bodies, Including the State Bar or Other Legal Oversight Entities.
Additional Functions:
Performs Other Related Duties as Required.
Required Qualifications: Law Degree from A State-Approved College or University. Applicants Should Have Been Admitted to The State Bar of Georgia for A Minimum of Five (5) Years and Shall Have Experience in Municipal And/or Local Government Law. Active Member in Good Standing in The State Bar of Georgia.
Must Possess and Maintain a Valid Georgia Driver's License.
Will Be Required to Work Monday - Friday to Include After-Hours Meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must Not Have Been Disbarred from Practicing Law in Any State.
Selection Procedure: Selection Will Be Made from A Register of Eligible Applicants that May Be Established by Education, Work Experience, Test Score, Personal Interview, Credit Check, Criminal History, Driving History (copy of Driver's License May Be Required), Drug Screen, And/or Physical Examination.
Ada Compliance
Physical Ability: 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 Include Extended Periods of Time at A Keyboard or Workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some Tasks Require the Ability to Perceive and Discriminate Visual Cues or Signals. Some Tasks Require the Ability to Communicate Orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential Functions Are Regularly Performed without Exposure to Adverse Environmental Conditions.
