What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Forsyth County Government?
Salary
$77,079.00 - $102,130.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03566
Department
Probate Court
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
5/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The purpose of this classification is to provide legal support for judges, to include conducting legal research, reviewing legal documentation prior to signature by judges, reviewing case documentation and making recommendations to judges, attending trials/hearings to assist judges, coordinating communications with attorneys, and processing legal documentation.
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.
Performs legal research to identify current law and changes in law, to locate case authorities or other law, to identify precedents, or to locate other information; conducts research of law library, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
Reviews documentation received from attorneys; verifies appropriateness of submitted documentation for signature by judges.
Coordinates communications between judges and attorneys regarding cases; contacts attorneys to schedule telephone conferences; conducts pre-trial telephone conferences; drafts correspondence to attorneys.
Prepares cases for civil jury trial calendar; reviews cases to determine whether to grant or deny motions.
Reviews various documentation associated with cases; analyzes patient records as evidence in car accident cases; evaluates laboratory reports as evidence criminal cases; analyzes depositions as evidence in civil cases; evaluates invoices to support award of attorney fees or used as evidence in contract cases; determines principal amount dues, interest owed, post-judgment interest, and attorney fees to be awarded in contract cases.
Drafts orders or other legal documents for signature by judges.
Drafts memos to judges detailing status of cases; recommends disposition of cases to judges.
Schedules court hearings.
Attends court hearings and trials to assist judges; records extensive notes during court hearings; edits/prepares jury charges for trials.
Files legal documents with court clerk.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, legal orders, legal documents, court orders, jury charges, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, court calendars, court orders, legal documents, depositions, briefs, laws, statutes, policies, procedures, directories, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, case management, legal research, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, Judges, court personnel, attorneys, defendants, victims, witnesses, jurors, law enforcement personnel, government agencies, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Attends meetings and makes presentations as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends bar meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Additional Functions
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include scheduling meetings, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university required; member of the Georgia Bar Association; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving general law practice, municipal prosecution, courtroom procedures, legal research, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid State Bar of Georgia Law License.
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
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Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree?
Do you have at least one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving general law practice, municipal prosecution, courtroom procedures, legal research, and personal computer operations?
Do you have a valid State Bar of Georgia Law License?
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
$77,079.00 - $102,130.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03566
Department
Probate Court
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
5/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The purpose of this classification is to provide legal support for judges, to include conducting legal research, reviewing legal documentation prior to signature by judges, reviewing case documentation and making recommendations to judges, attending trials/hearings to assist judges, coordinating communications with attorneys, and processing legal documentation.
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.
Performs legal research to identify current law and changes in law, to locate case authorities or other law, to identify precedents, or to locate other information; conducts research of law library, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
Reviews documentation received from attorneys; verifies appropriateness of submitted documentation for signature by judges.
Coordinates communications between judges and attorneys regarding cases; contacts attorneys to schedule telephone conferences; conducts pre-trial telephone conferences; drafts correspondence to attorneys.
Prepares cases for civil jury trial calendar; reviews cases to determine whether to grant or deny motions.
Reviews various documentation associated with cases; analyzes patient records as evidence in car accident cases; evaluates laboratory reports as evidence criminal cases; analyzes depositions as evidence in civil cases; evaluates invoices to support award of attorney fees or used as evidence in contract cases; determines principal amount dues, interest owed, post-judgment interest, and attorney fees to be awarded in contract cases.
Drafts orders or other legal documents for signature by judges.
Drafts memos to judges detailing status of cases; recommends disposition of cases to judges.
Schedules court hearings.
Attends court hearings and trials to assist judges; records extensive notes during court hearings; edits/prepares jury charges for trials.
Files legal documents with court clerk.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, legal orders, legal documents, court orders, jury charges, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, court calendars, court orders, legal documents, depositions, briefs, laws, statutes, policies, procedures, directories, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, case management, legal research, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, Judges, court personnel, attorneys, defendants, victims, witnesses, jurors, law enforcement personnel, government agencies, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Attends meetings and makes presentations as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends bar meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Additional Functions
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include scheduling meetings, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university required; member of the Georgia Bar Association; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving general law practice, municipal prosecution, courtroom procedures, legal research, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid State Bar of Georgia Law License.
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving general law practice, municipal prosecution, courtroom procedures, legal research, and personal computer operations?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid State Bar of Georgia Law License?
- Yes
- No
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
Salary : $77,079 - $102,130