Attorney II
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Attorney II
Salary
$103,555.00 - $176,043.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Appointed
Job Number
26-03960
Department
Sheriff's Office
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
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Class Summary
Job Description
This position provides legal advice and guidance to the Sheriff's Office leadership and staff on operational, administrative, and legal matters. The incumbent will collaborate with the Gwinnett County Law Department on litigation and stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting the Sheriff's Office.
Essential Duties
Supervising staff, as assigned, to include prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Providing legal advice and guidance to Sheriff's Office leadership and staff on operational, administrative, and legal matters.
Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting contracts, agreements, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, and other legal documents.
Identifying and mitigating legal risks while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, constitutional requirements, court orders, and professional standards.
Conducting legal research, analyzing legal issues, and providing written and oral legal opinions, recommendations, and training.
Preparing and reviewing pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, agreements, discovery materials, and other legal documents related to litigation and legal matters.
Managing and supporting litigation matters, including developing case strategy, coordinating discovery, preparing for and participating in depositions, hearings, trials, appeals, mediations, and settlements.
Collaborating with the Gwinnett County Law Department, outside counsel, Sheriff's Office leadership, and other interested parties on litigation, legal issues, and operational matters.
Responding to legal inquiries and advising Sheriff's Office personnel and other interested parties regarding legal requirements, procedures, and related matters.
Developing and delivering legal training and communicating updates regarding changes in laws, regulations, policies, and legal requirements affecting Sheriff's Office operations.
Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.
Public Speaking Duties
Communicate and engage with staff, citizens, leadership, and elected officials as needed.
Other Job Requirements/Information
Public safety background investigation, including criminal history, motor vehicle records, and fingerprinting
On-call rotation and after-hours response, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Grade
The grade for this position is 107. 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
Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar and admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of Georgia
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in all aspects of State and Federal litigation, particularly in representing local governments
Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
Experience in local government or related public setting
Admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/35824?keywords=attorney%20II&page@type=classSpecifications) .
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/government/departments/sheriff) .
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
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.
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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Do you have a Juris Doctorate?
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No
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Are you in good standing with the Georgia Bar?
Yes
No
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Are you admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia?
Yes
No
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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
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 experience in all aspects of State and Federal litigation?
Yes
No
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Please describe your experience with State and Federal litigation.
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Do you have experience in reviewing and drafting contracts?
Yes
No
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Please describe your experience reviewing and drafting contracts.
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Do you have experience in local government?
Yes
No
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Please describe your local government experience.
Required Question
Employer
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
