Assistant County Attorney

Under the direction of the County Attorney, the Assistant County Attorney positions are responsible for providing complete legal representation to the Board of County Commissioners. This position exercises considerable independent judgment and performs a variety of complex legal tasks.

• Drafts legal opinions, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Attends meetings of the County Commission advisory boards and committees of the County Commission to provide legal counsel.
• Assists County Commission and County Administration in the negotiation and preparation of agreements, leases, deeds, and other documents.
• Conducts complex and in-depth research relevant to case load assignments for comprehensive review, evaluation, analyses, and case preparation purposes.
• Represents the County in litigation, including civil litigation, administrative actions, and code enforcement actions.
• Renders legal advice to the County Commission, County Administration, department managers, and County employees concerning federal and state statutory, administrative, and case law, and offers solutions to legal problems.
• Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact.
• Implements the organization’s guiding principles and core values.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

This position is responsible for directly and regularly supervising work of a relatively small number of employees (two or more) with no indirect supervision. Includes assigning, directing, evaluating, and reviewing work of subordinate employees. Responsibilities include providing on‑the‑job training; evaluating job performance; recommending selection of new staff members, promotions, status changes, and discipline; and planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations.

Paygrade 116

Licenses

• Admission to the FL Bar

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate; and previous local government law experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• At least two (2) years progressively responsible legal experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Paygrade 117

Licenses

• Admission to the FL Bar

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate; and previous local government law experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Five (5) plus years progressively responsible legal experience and/or in local government environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Paygrade 118

Licenses

• Admission to the FL Bar

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate; and previous local government law experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Ten (10) plus years progressively responsible legal experience and/or in local government environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Paygrade 120

Licenses

• Admission to the FL Bar

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate; and previous local government law experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Fifteen (15) years progressively responsible legal experience and/or in local government environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to write effective pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Ability to speak with brevity in a focused manner.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret highly complex documents and related materials relevant to litigation, e.g., legislation, legal opinions, case law.
• Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using…