Jamie Brooks reflects on temporary job as county counsel

October 16, 2024 by Ben Pounds

Jamie Brooks has temporarily taken over the responsibilities of running the Anderson County law director’s office.

County Mayor Terry Frank said he will serve as a contractor for 90 days, through Dec. 1.

The county is looking to hire a new legal director, but Brooks will serve in the meantime.

Brooks had recently served as chancellor. Daniel Forrester defeated him for that position in an election earlier this year.

“I despise the circumstances, but given the transition from the bench, the timing is good,” Brooks said regarding former Law Director Jay Yeager’s death leading to his contract as counsel.

“It gives me an opportunity to continue to serve Anderson County, which I was doing as chancellor,” he said.

Brooks said the biggest challenge has been catching up on ongoing litigation and contract matters.

The most rewarding aspect, he said, has been interacting with citizens and other county legal staff: paralegal Morgan Jones and chief deputy Nichole Brooks.