Attorney II-AT15 - Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services
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Attorney II-AT15 - Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services
Salary
$90,506.00 - $122,100.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Appointed
Job Number
26-03590
Department
Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services
Opening Date
01/30/2026
Closing Date
2/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Summary
Job Description
The department of Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services offers zealous legal representation to protect children's rights, collaborates with diverse stakeholders to oversee foster care, and supervises youthful offenders using the least restrictive, public-safety-focused interventions. The Guardian ad Litem position is a great opportunity for an attorney interested in applying and expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of child welfare law while providing legal representation and advocacy for children alleged to have been abused or neglected, children who are the subject of custody disputes, and other child welfare matters.
Essential Duties
Provides legal representation for children alleged to have been abused or neglected.
Provides oversight for children in foster care.
Conducts independent investigations to determine the best interests of the child.
Makes recommendations to the court.
Provides legal representation for children in custody disputes and other child welfare matters.
Represents children's best interests in delinquency, Children in Need of Supervision (CHINS), and guardianship cases.
Public Speaking Duties
Court Hearings
Trials
Staff Meetings
Grade
The grade for this position is 105. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate and five (5) years of experience as an attorney; or
An equivalent combination of education & experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Other Job Requirements/Information
Member in good standing of the Georgia Bar
Admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Supreme Court of Georgia, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts of Georgia, and other courts as necessary
Experience in child welfare and family law or equivalent training
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
Meet the statutory requirements of being a Guardian ad Litem
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Child Welfare Law Specialist certification or significant concentration in the study of Child Welfare Law
Experience interviewing children and adolescents
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/class\spec/detailed\class_specification.cfm?ClassSpecID=37058) .
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/childadvocacyandjuvenileservices) .
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)
FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
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 HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
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
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .
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Are you currently a member in good standing of the Georgia Bar?
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How many years of experience as an attorney do you have?
none
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
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Describe your attorney experience. If none, @type N/A.
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Do you have a current Child Welfare Law Specialist certification?
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Do you have experience in child welfare and family law?
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Describe your experience in child welfare and family law. If none, @type N/A.
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Do you have experience interviewing children and adolescents?
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Describe your experience interviewing children and adolescents. If none, @type N/A.
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At this time are you under subpoena or involved in any criminal or civil litigation either as a plaintiff or defendent? Are you currently serving probation for any offense? If yes, please explain. If no, list "N/A" as your response.
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Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted for a misdemeanor?
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If yes to the above question, please provide details. If no, please @type N/A.
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Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted for a felony offense?
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If yes to the above question, please provide details. If no, please @type N/A.
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At this time do you have any pending criminal charges against you, including but not limited to traffic citations or domestic violence? If yes, please explain. If no, @type N/A.
Required Question
Employer
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
