Staff Attorney - Superior Court Division 1
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Staff Attorney - Superior Court Division 1
Salary
$90,506.00 - $153,861.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Appointed
Job Number
26-03925
Department
Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
9/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
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Class Summary
Job Description
Gwinnett County Superior Court Division 1 is seeking a Staff Attorney, effective January 4, 2027, to assist the Judge by conducting legal research, analysis, and document preparation related to cases, statutes, records, and related information.
Essential Duties
Performing and analyzing legal research
Analyzing pleadings (mostly motions and briefs) and making recommendations regarding dispositions
Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents
Supporting the Court during conferences, motions hearings, and trials
Providing exceptional customer service when interacting with law enforcement personnel, county employees, elected officials, the general public, and/or other interested parties
Maintaining the Rules of Professional Conduct
Completing other relevant duties as directed by the Judge
Public Speaking Duties
Speaking duties are at the discretion of the judge
Grade
The grade for this position is 105. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate;
Five years of experience as an attorney; and
Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar 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.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Civil experience
Prior Law Clerk or Judicial Staff Attorney experience
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/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.gwinnettcourts.com/about/administrative-office-of-the-courts) .
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/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) .
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How many years of experience do you have as an attorney?
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
7 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 9 years
9 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years
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Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree?
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No
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Are you a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar?
Yes
No
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Do you have civil experience?
Yes
No
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Please describe your civil experience. If none, @type N/A.
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Please describe your Law Clerk or Judicial Staff Attorney experience. If none, @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
