Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
The candidate provides daily advice and counsel to Augusta, Georgia's elected officials, Administrator, department directors as directed by General Counsel. Demonstrates basic competency in the daily representation of clients. Supports General Counsel in representation of Government in the complex state, federal and administrative litigation proceedings. Provides advice, legal support, and representation to various boards and authorities and attends various meetings as directed by General Counsel and has knowledge of parliamentary procedure under Roberts' Rules of Order. Drafts and amends ordinances, regulations, Administrative Rules, policies and operating procedures at the request of General Counsel. Assists in reviewing and evaluating, case assessments, reports, bills and other records provided by outside counsel, experts, consultants, investigators and other professionals hired by the Law Department. Prepares and monitors legislative items for the Augusta, Georgia, Legislative Agenda and maintains a high level of professionalism and legal skill through attending legal conferences and seminars. Maintains professional demeanor and dress at all times. May write legal articles pertaining to local government law for publication in law review journals and other legal publications. Reviews responses to Open Records Act Requests under the Georgia Open Records Act and assists in responding to open records.

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