Attorney I and II – Gwinnett County

Title of the Job: Attorney I and II

Location: Gwinnett County, GA

Job Description: Class SummaryThe Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of all State misdemeanor crimes in the State Court of Gwinnett County and all County ordinance violations, including traffic citations, in the Recorder’s Court of Gwinnett County. Misdemeanor crimes consist of any crime punishable by a maximum of one year in jail or less. Come join us in this fast-paced legal environment that will provide candidates with a unique educational experience while affording them the opportunity to help keep Gwinnett a safe place to live and work.Attorney I – AT11
This is an entry level Attorney class. This position will assist with case preparation and review; legal research, analysis, and document preparation; preparing, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents, offerings, and requests for information; participating in consultations; and responding to inquiries.The Grade for this position is 101.
Salary $85,000.00. Salary will be dependent upon education and experience.Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• One year of experience in a legal environment

Attorney II – AT12
This is a very broad, professional level class that represents all licensed attorneys from entry-level to the area expert. Incumbents may be required to supervise support staff.The Grade for this position is 102.
Salary $87,500.00. Salary will be dependent upon education and experience.Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Two years of experience as an attorney
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia, The Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia and the Georgia Supreme Court, and other courts as necessary.

Attorney II – AT13
This is a very broad, professional level class that represents all licensed attorneys from entry-level to the area expert. Incumbents may be required to supervise support staff.The Grade for this position is 103.
Salary $90,000.00. Salary will be dependent upon education and experience.Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Three years of experience as an attorney
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia, The Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia and the Georgia Supreme Court, and other courts as necessary.

Attorney II – AT14
This is a very broad, professional level class that represents all licensed attorneys from entry-level to the area expert. Incumbents may be required to supervise support staff.The Grade for this position is 104.
Salary 95,000.00. Salary will be dependent upon education and experienceMinimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Four years of experience as an attorney
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia, The Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia and the Georgia Supreme Court, and other courts as necessary.

For information related to position specific essential duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical requirements, please click the appropriate link below:NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.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 [email protected]. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use [email protected].Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

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