Overview
Deputy Clerk Jobs in Lyons, GA at Toombs County Commissioners
Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to our clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you’ve recently graduated law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you!Compensation:
$67,500 – $85,000 yearly plus discretionary quarterly bonus
Responsibilities:
Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff
Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
Quality Client experience is a huge part of the firm’s culture
If you like to expand your legal knowledge in an underserved legal area, then please apply
Will be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period
Research issues related to clients’ cases
Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards
Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards
Attend meetings with Board and Agency investigators
Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.)
Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences
Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
Successful completion of the bar exam
Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
J.D. degree and active law license in North Carolina are required
Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized
Courtroom experience is preferred, but not required
Experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters is preferred but not required
Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs
Self-starter able to work independently and adhere to the firm’s policy and procedure manual
Experience with cloud-based technology, specifically Google Drive & law firm management software, to name a few are required
Ability to work as a member of a team is necessary
The use of a calendar and a task management system is required
The ability to use meeting software, like ‘Zoom’, ‘Google Meet’ and ‘Microsoft Teams’, is required
Must have a valid driver’s license
There will be some work in Superior Court via appeals of agency/board decisions and other professional license-related matters
Compensation will include a 401(k) option after 12 months of employment
Health insurance benefits after 6 months of employment
Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) after 6 months of employment
After 60 days, work-from-home may be available
Please submit a cover letter along with a resume in PDF format in order to be considered.
About Company
We believe in making sure clients are a good fit for our team members and have a client grading system in place to ensure clients fit well with our team
We believe in working as a collaborative team and you will have support from other team members to get the best results for clients as possible
We believe in the value of a hybrid work environment to assist team members in balancing their priorities
The first sixty days, while we are getting to know one another, will be in the office so we can determine the best hybrid schedule for your situation
Client billing is on a flat fee basis, so you will not have to worry about meeting a set hourly billing goal
We believe in having measurable data in order to determine success in each of our roles to accomplish the goals of clients and firm
Title: Deputy Clerk
Company: Toombs County Commissioners
Location: Lyons, GA
