Judicial Staff Attorney Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Judicial Staff Attorney Augusta-Richmond County – 3.8

Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$54.2K – $69.9K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level Full Job Description JOB 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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 casesComposes and prepares orders for judge’s review and/or signatureEvaluates and analyzes orders and motions, and monitors orders and motions for compliance with judicial rules, regulations and guidelinesAttends, at the judge’s request, court activities, consulting with assigned judge and other judges and attorneysServes 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 neededKeeps accurate records of legal documentsPerform other duties of a similar nature or level