Judicial Staff Attorney, Senior- State & Magistrate Court

Job Code: 33105 Salary Range: $84,321 - $135,756 FLSA: Exempt  

The purpose of this classification is to provide legal research assistance and advice to an assigned judge, serve on long-term assignments for a judge and provide lead guidance, direction, and training to assigned staff.

Essential Functions: 
The following duties are normal for this position.

The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Provides lead direction to assigned staff; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments; monitors employee performance; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; interprets policies and procedures; and resolves staff issues. 

Attends court hearings and performs courtroom functions in support of assigned judge; listens to oral arguments and presentation of evidence; determines laws applicable to case; discusses arguments, evidence, and legal precedence with judge to assist in rulings; analyzes jury charge requests and other trial issues; analyzes verbal and written orders issued by assigned judge to determine whether orders are procedurally and legally correct; and assists judge with preparations for hearings. 

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 as required by assigned judge; provides legal advice to judges and assigned staff; and briefs judge on research results related to pending cases.

Reviews statistical data; evaluates and analyzes orders and motions; and monitors orders and motions for compliance with judicial rules, regulations and guidelines.

Evaluates and responds to Open Records Act requests; and reviews and evaluates requests for information and action submitted by the media, assigned legal staff, parties to cases, County personnel, and the general public. 

Serves 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 needed.

Participates in other court functions; determines the priority of cases; facilitates the orderly movement of litigation or appeals; and conducts and participates in pre-trial negotiations, arbitration, and mediation as required. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
Juris Doctorate Degree required; four years of experience as a Judicial Staff Attorney in DeKalb County; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain me...