Closing Date: 1st September, 2026
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Job Description:
The Gwinnett County Law Department provides legal services to Gwinnett County, including the Board of Commissioners, County Administrator, County departments and offices, and elected officials. The Law Department has an opening for a Deputy County Attorney. The Deputy County Attorney position provides general legal counsel representing the interests of the County, multiple departments and offices, elected officials, boards and authorities in accordance with state and federal laws and the rules of professional conduct. The Deputy County Attorney works closely with the County Attorney, supervises a team of senior assistant county attorneys within their assigned division, and handles complex legal matters.
Essential Duties:
- Managing daily operations of assigned division, including supervising senior assistant county attorneys and monitoring and coordinating matters assigned to senior assistant county attorneys and retained outside counsel
- Evaluating, reviewing, and managing complex legal matters as assigned
- Providing legal advice to represented clients, department directors, elected officials, and boards and authorities as assigned
- Attending meetings, researching and assessing legal issues and internal policies and procedures, and providing legal opinions
- Advising clients on and implementing legal solutions
- Reviewing, drafting, and interpreting laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and resolutions and providing advice, information, and training regarding new and amended laws and regulations as needed
- Reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and to protect the County's interest; and providing legal advice regarding contract terms and enforcement thereof
- Representing assigned clients in litigation, in both State and Federal courts at the trial and appellate levels, to include: condemnations, tax appeals, nuisance abatement actions, zoning disputes, and personal injury suits
- Maintaining a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, case law, policies, and procedures; maintaining awareness of new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession
- Participating in training and continuing education activities; attending and conducting meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate
- Grade
- This posting is for one Deputy County Attorney position with a pay grade of 307. Salary will be commensurate with years of relevant experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate
- Ten years of experience as an attorney, including two years of supervisory experience
- Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in local government or related public setting
- Experience in one or more of the following practice areas or related areas: real estate, zoning and land use, economic development, contracts, finance or technology
- Oral and written communication skills
- Admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
For more information about this department, please click here. (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/law?_gl=1*byzmtr*employer-ga_au*MTU0MzIxMjE1My4xNzgyNDQyODAyLjYyMzc3ODM5MS4xNzgyNTU0NTUwLjE3ODI1NTQ1NTA.*employer-ga_ga*MjMxNzQwNDk0LjE3MjU1OTAyODM.*employer-ga_ga_FHCRY5ZC8J*czE3ODI5NjE2MjEkbzckZzEkdDE3ODI5NjIwNjMkajYwJGwwJGgxNTQzMjQ2MjM5)
Additional Information:
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
- Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision:
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission:
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values:
- Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
- Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
- Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
- Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
- Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
- Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess?_gl=1*byzmtr*employer-ga_au*MTU0MzIxMjE1My4xNzgyNDQyODAyLjYyMzc3ODM5MS4xNzgyNTU0NTUwLjE3ODI1NTQ1NTA.*employer-ga_ga*MjMxNzQwNDk0LjE3MjU1OTAyODM.*employer-ga_ga_FHCRY5ZC8J*czE3ODI5NjE2MjEkbzckZzEkdDE3ODI5NjIwNjMkajYwJGwwJGgxNTQzMjQ2MjM5)
- FAQs (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/faqs?_gl=1*byzmtr*employer-ga_au*MTU0MzIxMjE1My4xNzgyNDQyODAyLjYyMzc3ODM5MS4xNzgyNTU0NTUwLjE3ODI1NTQ1NTA.*employer-ga_ga*MjMxNzQwNDk0LjE3MjU1OTAyODM.*employer-ga_ga_FHCRY5ZC8J*czE3ODI5NjE2MjEkbzckZzEkdDE3ODI5NjIwNjMkajYwJGwwJGgxNTQzMjQ2MjM5)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.