Asst County Attorney

Salary : $91,133.00 - $113,917.00 Annually
Location : 301 West Market Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 04122
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs legal work requested by the County Attorney. Represents and advises county departments on legal matters and representing the county in court when necessary.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class assists the County Attorney in giving legal advice to other county departments and studying problems and cases affecting the county. Work involves preparation and conduct of cases pending administrative hearings, trial before courts, in appellate courts. Employees answer questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, policies, and ordinances. Work is performed independently under the general supervision and direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed for soundness of approach and argument in the application of legal principles, and for effectiveness of results.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Performs legal research, draft pleadings, and organizes caseload.
• Make court appearances and legal arguments in trial courts at the state level
• Provide legal advice to county agencies, officials, and employees.
• Perform legal duties as assigned and requested by the county attorney.
• Advises administrative officials on policy questions and operating problems with legal complications.
• Confers with the general public as to matters that affect them as a result of actions by the county.
• Assists the County Attorney by executing delegated assignments dealing with the legal implications confronting any county agency or department.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law affecting county operations.
• Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules or evidence.
• Considerable knowledge of the organizational structure of the county government.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and courts decisions.
• Ability to interpret laws, to analyze legal situations, and to make recommendations that will resolve legal problems.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other person's contacted in the course of work.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with completion and admission to Bar with one year experience in the practice of law.

Special Requirements
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
Supplemental Information
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
01

Please select the highest level of education you have completed All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree (AA, AS)
• Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
• Master's Degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
• Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, etc.)
• Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)

02

If you have a degree, is the major field of study in law with completion and admission to the Bar?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have a degree

03

Which best describes your years of experience in the practice of law?Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 5 years
• 5 years less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

04

Do you have a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina?(Must be listed on your application under Certificates & Licenses.)

• Yes
• No

05

In your own words clearly describe your experience (company name, job duties, etc.) in the practice of law in federal, state or county government?• If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."• Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.• You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
06

I understand that an official copy of my college transcript will be required upon conditional offer of employment.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• Yes
• No

08

Residency Requirement Acknowledgment, Guilford County requires that employees reside within a two-hour driving radius of the county. Question: Do you currently reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County, NC, or are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement by your start date?

• Yes
• No

Required Question