DeKalb County Police Department
Judicial Staff Attorney, Senior- State & Magistrate Court
DeKalb County Police Department, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
Overview
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
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 membership in the Georgia State Bar Association.
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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
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 membership in the Georgia State Bar Association.
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