Associate Attorney I, II or Senior / Probate Court

ABOUT THE ROLE This position assists the Clarke County Probate Court Judges in providing advisory, transactional, and litigation-related legal services, docket and case management, and acting as a liaison to other county agencies and parties in pending litigation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Reviews civil filings to determine appropriate courses of action. - Calendars matters by preparing scheduling orders, hearings, case status calendars, and trials. - Hosts WebEx meetings to provide remote courtroom access for attendees. - Refers appropriate civil cases to the Tenth District Office of Dispute Resolution for mediation. - Prepares cases for hearings and trials, reviews petitions and motions, researches legal issues, and drafts briefs, memoranda, and orders. - Reviews proposed orders and settlement agreements; electronically files notices and serves relevant parties. - Provides legal research and counsel to judges, including rendering oral opinions and advising on government policies. - Maintains and updates the probate court website. - Serves as a liaison between Judges, other courts, county departments, law enforcement, state agencies, attorneys, and the public. - Provides supervisory oversight, handles employee concerns, directs work assignments, and supervises law student externs. - Negotiates settlements and consent orders in cases. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Attorney Pending Bar Results: Juris Doctorate required. Valid driver's license. Experience as a law clerk, law assistant, or paralegal preferred. - Associate Attorney I: Juris Doctorate with at least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney in two practice areas. Must be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and comply with CLE requirements. Valid driver's license. Supervisory experience preferred. - Associate Attorney II: Juris Doctorate with at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney in three practice areas. Must be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and comply with CLE requirements. Valid driver's license. Supervisory experience preferred. - Senior Attorney: Juris Doctorate with at least 6 years of experience as a practicing attorney in four practice areas. Must be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and comply with CLE requirements. Valid driver's license. Supervisory experience preferred. - Note: A minimum of 12 months of experience in a practice area is required to be considered a practice area. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (may be required to work on religious holidays). - Regular and predictable attendance is required. - Must adhere to the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct and the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct. - Must abide by the safe driving policy when operating a vehicle. - Physical requirements: Sedentary work level, occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force; requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. SELECTION PROCESS This is a Non-Personnel System classification that serves at the discretion of the Chief Judge. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should apply through the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Human Resources Department referencing Job Number 2026-2505. For application instructions or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, at 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County - Department: Probate Court - Location: 325 East Washington Street, Suite 215, Athens, GA - Job Type: Full Time - Job Number: 2026-2505 - Opening Date: 08/20/2026 - FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional - Classification: Non-Personnel System; Serves at the discretion of the Chief Judge