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Litigation - General Attorney in Augusta, GA

Augusta-Richmond County Jan 25,2018 Nov 30,2017 Location USA Augusta GA
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 4 yrs required

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Senior Staff Attorney I The candidate will be responsible for: handling complex legal matters to include litigation in state and federal courts; reviewing and editing contracts; drafting resolutions, ordinances and policies; providing legal counsel and representation to the Augusta, Georgia Commission, Administrator, government officers, department directors, boards, authorities and employees in their official capacities and renders complex written and verbal legal opinions. At the direction of General Counsel, may: manage legal services provided by outside counsel; supervise staff attorneys, law clerks, legal interns, paralegals, and administrative staff; preside at public meetings of the Augusta, Georgia Commission and other boards and authorities. Reports to General Counsel. Serves as legal counsel and provides representation, legal advice, and legal support to Augusta, Georgia Commission, Augusta, Georgia's elected officials, Administrator, various departments, board and authorities. Manages litigation and provides legal representation in complex federal, state and administrative litigation proceedings using knowledge of and experience practicing under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Georgia Civil Practice Act and the Georgia Uniform Rules of Superior Court. Manages, supervises, mentors, and trains staff attorneys, legal interns, paralegals and administrative personnel as directed by General Counsel. May participate in the recruitment and selection of staff attorneys, interns and staff personnel. Attends meetings of the Augusta, Georgia Commission/Committee, authorities, boards, commission, zoning hearings, and staff meetings as assigned and directed by General Counsel and at the direction of the General Counsel, serves as legal counsel to Augusta, Georgia Commission during its Committee, Full Session, Closed Legal Session and Special Call meetings. Renders written and verbal legal opinions to Augusta, Georgia Commission, Mayor, Administrator and Department Directors as directed by General Counsel. May write legal articles pertaining to local government or areas of practice. Conducts legal training and provide legal supervision of various departments and other personnel as to current law and consultation, pursuant to the direction of General Counsel. Maintains high level of professional skills through attending conferences and seminars in relevant areas of law. Performs other related duties and all Law Department directives as assigned. Maintains professional demeanor and dress at all times.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Juris Doctorate Degree. Must be an active member of the Georgia Bar Association and in good standing. Must have 4+ years of experience in local government law, litigation, and real estate. Highly qualified candidates will have substantial civil litigation and/or government experience and management experience. Should have expertise in local government law, civil litigation and/or related areas of law. Must have knowledge of court local rules and procedures. Should be skilled in conducting legal research (online legal research and knowledge of traditional research practices). Must have strong organizational and proofreading skills. Ability to draft and prepare legal documents are needed. Should have considerable knowledge of operations of governmental departments and procedures, governmental and departmental policies and applicable state and local rules and regulations.

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Position #201201693

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