What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hearing Officer-Probate Court position at Cobb County Government?
The purpose of this classification is to provide research, legal counsel, and advice to assigned judges and clerks for their rulings in Probate cases.
Salary Range
All relevant jobs must be listed in the work section of your application in order for it to be deemed completed. Consults with staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; interprets policies and procedures; and resolves 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.
Serve in a judicial capacity by conducting hearings and signing orders on behalf of the Probate Court.
Provide direction and legal advice to the Clerk’s Office.
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 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school required. Seven (7) years of experience as a licensed attorney; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job (may result in underfilling the position and salary adjustment.) Must possess and maintain membership in the State Bar of Georgia or be able to obtain and maintain membership in the State Bar of Georgia within six (6) months of hire.Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as firearms, violence, or rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Salary Range
- **Starting at $118,000 (More than seven years as a Licensed Attorney or Law Clerk)
- $75,109.60 - $123,930.84 Annually (Five to seven years as a Licensed Attorney or Law Clerk)
- $63,814.44 - $105,293.83 Annually (Less than five years as a Licensed Attorney or Law Clerk)
- $53,794.63 - $90,871.40 Annually (Not yet licensed to practice law)
**Preferred
All relevant jobs must be listed in the work section of your application in order for it to be deemed completed. Consults with staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; interprets policies and procedures; and resolves 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.
Serve in a judicial capacity by conducting hearings and signing orders on behalf of the Probate Court.
Provide direction and legal advice to the Clerk’s Office.
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 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school required. Seven (7) years of experience as a licensed attorney; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job (may result in underfilling the position and salary adjustment.) Must possess and maintain membership in the State Bar of Georgia or be able to obtain and maintain membership in the State Bar of Georgia within six (6) months of hire.Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as firearms, violence, or rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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