Part Time Attorney Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $50.48 Hourly
Location : The David Hankerson Building Marietta, GA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 05036
Department: County Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: A
Position Information
This attorney will primarily review, draft, and negotiate contracts on behalf of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, other County elected officials, and various County agencies, departments, appointees and employees as assigned. This position will be assigned to the Transactional Group for the County Attorney's Office. Practice areas include local government contracting, procurement, construction, transportation, telecommunications, technology, real property transactions, and intergovernmental agreements.
This position offers access Dental and Vision Insurance and supplemental benefits to Aflac Policies, as well as access to two fitness centers.
For additional information, on these supplemental benefits visit:
This position also offers the opportunity to work from home one day per week, after two (2) months of employment.
Essential Functions
Serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments; provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney.
Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County's interests are protected against potential liability; resolves contract disputes; reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate Degree required; plus a minimum of three years' experience in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts, including some experience in local government transactions and contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience in IT contracts, particularly local government IT contracts, including cyber security issues.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain certification and licensure from the Georgia Bar Association.
Physical Abilities
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 colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
*Benefits for part-time employees are marked.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

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• No

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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Juris Doctor Degree?

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If you selected "yes" above, please list where you obtained your Juris Doctorate degree from. Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia?

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• No

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How many years of experience do you have in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts?

• No experience
• Less than three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

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Please describe your experience in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

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• No

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