Gwinnett County Government
Overview
Legal Manager position responsible for overseeing functions of the Law department, administration section 1. The position serves as liaison to other departments, prepares and submits the operating budget, and manages counsel invoices.
Responsibilities
Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Assists the Department Director by coordinating work efforts and managing the flow of information to appropriate personnel, preparing correspondence and various reports of a confidential nature, and providing research on special projects as needed.
Serves as backup for the Open Records Officer to coordinate the electronic open records system; responding to requests for public records in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act; and providing guidance to open records departmental liaisons.
Handles requests from the general public, media, County staff, outside attorneys, expert witnesses, and elected officials.
Manages outside counsel invoices: routing invoices to appropriate departments for payment, processing invoices that do not fall under other departments' budgets, and maintaining current spreadsheet of outside counsel costs by case.
Prepares and administers budget: anticipating future budget priorities, attending meetings, submitting the budget, ensuring compliance to policy and ordinances, and ensuring adequate funding.
Maintains Law Department files and records, including the department law library.
Prepares and reviews for Department Director's approval FMLA requests, reviews and approves sick leave and vacation requests, and ensures all procedures are followed and in compliance with County, State, and Federal guidelines.
Manages personnel issues including approval of timesheets and handling complaints or grievances.
Public Speaking: Leads support staff meetings and presents information at staff meetings; presents budget-related information or answers budget-related questions at meetings before the County Administrator's office.
Qualifications
Minimum: Associate's degree in Legal studies, Accounting, or a related field; and 5 years of progressively responsible legal support experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Management/Supervisory experience in a legal department or law office.
Preferred: Paralegal certificate; experience using Oracle Fusion Cloud.
Additional Information Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. For questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
About Gwinnett County Gwinnett County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering benefits, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to residents and business owners and to providing superior service.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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Responsibilities
Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Assists the Department Director by coordinating work efforts and managing the flow of information to appropriate personnel, preparing correspondence and various reports of a confidential nature, and providing research on special projects as needed.
Serves as backup for the Open Records Officer to coordinate the electronic open records system; responding to requests for public records in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act; and providing guidance to open records departmental liaisons.
Handles requests from the general public, media, County staff, outside attorneys, expert witnesses, and elected officials.
Manages outside counsel invoices: routing invoices to appropriate departments for payment, processing invoices that do not fall under other departments' budgets, and maintaining current spreadsheet of outside counsel costs by case.
Prepares and administers budget: anticipating future budget priorities, attending meetings, submitting the budget, ensuring compliance to policy and ordinances, and ensuring adequate funding.
Maintains Law Department files and records, including the department law library.
Prepares and reviews for Department Director's approval FMLA requests, reviews and approves sick leave and vacation requests, and ensures all procedures are followed and in compliance with County, State, and Federal guidelines.
Manages personnel issues including approval of timesheets and handling complaints or grievances.
Public Speaking: Leads support staff meetings and presents information at staff meetings; presents budget-related information or answers budget-related questions at meetings before the County Administrator's office.
Qualifications
Minimum: Associate's degree in Legal studies, Accounting, or a related field; and 5 years of progressively responsible legal support experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Management/Supervisory experience in a legal department or law office.
Preferred: Paralegal certificate; experience using Oracle Fusion Cloud.
Additional Information Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. For questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
About Gwinnett County Gwinnett County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering benefits, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to residents and business owners and to providing superior service.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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