Associate Attorney I, II or Senior / Probate Court

Posting number: 2026-2505

Department: Probate Court

Division: Probate Court

Job classification: Associate Attorney I / Probate Court

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal

Summary

There is one vacant position, and the selected applicant will be placed as an Attorney Pending Bar Results, Associate Attorney I,  Associate Attorney II, or Senior Attorney within the corresponding pay range depending upon qualifications.  See Minimum Training and Experience Required below. 

REPORTS TO:  Clarke County Probate Judges
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Personnel System; Serves at the discretion of the Chief Judge
PAY GRADE: 121 - Attorney Pending Bar Results; 125 - Associate Attorney I; 127 - Associate Attorney II; 129 - Senior Attorney
SAFETY SENSITIVE:  No

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to assist the Clarke County Probate Court Judges in providing advisory, transactional, and litigation related legal services, docket and case management, and being a liaison to other county agencies and parties in pending litigation. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing cases for hearings and trial, preparing and analyzing briefs, reviewing motions and filings, scheduling cases for hearings and trial drafting orders, conducting legal research, evaluating contracts and deeds, providing legal counsel, assisting with oversight of court-appointed fiduciaries and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Examples of duties

Attorney Pending Bar Results      $66,330 - 79,014 (DOQ)
Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate required. Must possess a valid driver's license. Experience as a law clerk, law assistant, or paralegal preferred.


Attorney I            $80,624 - $90,042 (DOQ)
Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate with at least two years of experience as a practicing attorney in two practice areas* required, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and comply with all Continuing Legal Education requirements. Must possess a valid driver's license. Supervisory experience is preferred. 
 
Attorney II           $88,888 – $105886 (DOQ)
Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate with at least four years of experience as a practicing attorney in three practice areas* required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and comply with all Continuing Legal Education requirements. Must possess a valid driver's license. Supervisory experience is preferred.
 
Senior Attorney           $98,000 – $116,740 (DOQ)
Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate with at least six years of experience as a practicing attorney is required with experience in four practice areas*, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and comply with all Continuing Legal Education requirements. Must possess a valid driver's license. Supervisory experience is preferred. 


*Law Practice Areas Note: A minimum of 12 months of experience in a practice area is required to be considered as a "practice area.
Litigation:
* Civil Litigation: Non Juvenile or Juvenile * Class Action/Multi-Party Litigation * Criminal (Non Juvenile) Litigation: Non Jury or Jury * Domestic Relations * Criminal (Juvenile) Litigation * Administrative Law/Proceedings * Criminal Prosecution: General or Juvenile * Appellate Practice * Conduct Grand Jury Pres