Closing Date: 28th April, 2024
Description:
We are looking for a Supervising County Counsel to lead our Complex Litigation Team. In this role, the individual will lead a team in representing and assisting the Office on the most difficult, challenging, and high-profile cases. We are seeking an attorney with significant civil litigation experience and a commitment to public service.Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate Degree required; supplemented by eight (8) years of experience in law in any discipline or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain certification and licensure from the State Bar of Georgia or obtain it within six months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Examination:
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 Allocations Are Received by the Personnel Department.
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to provide legal counsel to assigned departments, boards, elected officials, and employees. This classification is distinguished from Senior Assistant County Counsel in that incumbents in this class provide lead guidance and direction to junior lawyers, paralegals and other administrative staff, and have demonstrated experience independently handling civil litigation and /or transactional legal work of a complex nature. Positions in the level and function with autonomy representing the interests of the county-related clients with limited supervision. The Fulton County Attorney's Office (FCAO) serves as in-house counsel for all non-criminal legal matters in Fulton County, an organization consisting of over 5,000 employees and officials. The FCAO handles a broad range and high volume of transactions and lawsuits that touch upon all operational aspects of the largest county in the State of Georgia, as well as handling routine and complex litigation. Matters handled in this office span from administrative to constitutional law, with clients and practice areas that include: public health and safety, labor and employment, compliance, real estate, finance, taxation, emergency services, licensing and code enforcement, personal injury, premises liability, community development, arts and culture, film industry, information technology, public works and infrastructure, elections, libraries, courts, boards, and authorities.