Staff Attorney

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Full Time Position Available:

Superior Court

This position provides support to the Judge by reviewing cases, drafting orders, and providing legal advice.

Main Duties:

• Conducts specific research and advises the Court.
• Assists in scheduling hearings as needed.
• Drafting orders from hearings.
• Staying current with case law, policy changes, relevant legislation, and best practices relating to the Courts.
• Maintains efficient workflow of cases by reviewing and prioritizing files consistent with the statutory timeframes and coordinating hearings as needed.
• Coordinates communications between judges and attorneys regarding cases, contacts attorneys to schedule telephone conferences, participates in pre-trial telephone conferences as needed, drafts correspondence to attorneys.
• Provides support for various pre-trial motions, including motions for summary judgement, discovery disputes, motions to suppress evidence, motions to quash, etc.
• Reviews routine legal matters, including domestic relations cases, for compliance with applicable law.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Admission to State Bar of Georgia.
• Experience in civil and/or criminal law.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and legal research skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LexisNexis/WestLaw/FastCase required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of this position.

Please send application, resume and references via email to: Alyson Briant: (abriant@paulding.gov)



Equal Opportunity Employer

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