Judicial Staff Attorney Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Judicial Staff Attorney City of Augusta, GA – 3.1

Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$59.8K – $76.4K a year 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Qualifications Research Mid-level Bar Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide research, legal counsel, and advice to assigned judges in civil and criminal cases. The Judicial Staff Attorney assists the judges by performing various legal works involving research and legal writing and prepares orders, legal memorandums, briefs, pleadings, and related documents, reviews, and discusses pointof law with judges and attorneys. Duties will vary based on the preferences of the assigned judges. Minimal travel within and outside the circuit is required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts legal research; identifies and investigates the facts of legal matters; reviews legal opinions and various legal publications for research purposes; determines laws applicable to issues before court; drafts legal documents/memoranda on court cases, writs, and specific points of law; and briefs judge on issues in pending cases Composes and prepares orders for judge’s review and/or signature Evaluates and analyzes orders and motions, and monitors orders and motions for compliance with judicial rules, regulations and guidelines Attends, at the judge’s request, court activities, consulting with assigned judge and other judges and attorneys Serves as a liaison to the general public; responds to and initiates telephone calls and emails; answers questions and provides information; and discusses content of communications with judge as needed Keeps accurate records of legal documents Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of law {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

Experience:

Previous work experience preferred but not necessary

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:

Must possess thorough knowledge of law and research procedures Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, especially the court system Ability to operate a variety of automated office equipment such as computers, printers, facsimilemachines, and telephones Effective written and oral skills are required Ability to apply sound research concepts Research, analyze, and digest legal facts and precedents Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions Establish and maintain a loyal, trusting relationship with associates, superiors, and subordinates Recognize the inherent need for confidentiality

Licensing/Certification:

Must be registered to take the next scheduled Bar Exam or awaiting exam results contingent upon a passing score or be a member of the State Bar of Georgia

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analysis to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to work with others to coordinate the more complex programs and more complex problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Often represents the department and/or organization when dealing with others.

Equipment:

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/orcontrol the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal:

Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, as well as reference, descriptive and/or design data and information as applicable.

Math:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may requireability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires theability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects oforganizational programs and operations, moderately unstablesituations, or the direction, controland planning of an entire program or set of programs.

Physical Abilities:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort insedentary tolight work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pullingof objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks mayinvolve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visualcuesor signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as firearms, violence, or rude/irate customers. Augusta-Richmond County’s comprehensive benefit package includes: Vacation Holiday Sick Medical Dental Vision Life Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension