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Salary

$81,638.75 - $129,413.65 Annually

Location

Gainesville, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY25-15232

Department

County Attorney

Division

County Attorney

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have 0-5 years of experience in the practice of law and have an interest in legal issues related to regulatory county codes and animal related issues. Applicants with more than 5 years experience may be considered, upon reasonable explanation of interest in position

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Ideal candidate must have diligent work ethic, and strong writing and speaking skills. Ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate clearly and efficiently with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing with the Florida Bar.

While specialized knowledge is expected in areas of responsibility, attorney may be required to handle issues outside of these areas of law, as needed. Will be expected to litigate areas of responsibility and appear before public boards, sometimes in televised settings. May have flexible, hybrid work schedule, consistent with the needs of the clients and the operations of the office.

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and membership in The Florida Bar. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

Successful completion of a drug screen is required prior to employment.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency within six months of assuming this role for technical skills necessary to use software and platforms to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues and court officials virtually. Must be able to maintain internet connection from remote site and maintain security and confidentiality of communications and records.

Open until Filled

Position Summary

This is highly responsible, professional legal work in assisting the County Attorney with multiple legal issues, providing legal analysis and advice to the Board of County Commissioners, the County's administrative staff and various County-related agencies and boards and committees. The Assistant County Attorney takes all legal action necessary to achieve County goals and protect County interests; involves specialization in certain legal fields and assignments include matters of substantial importance.

An employee assigned to this classificationis required to litigate for areas of assignment.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification are required to work.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Independently prepares pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs and other legal documents in matters involving litigation of a complex and difficult nature and of substantial importance, obtains and evaluates expert testimony and participates in settlement negotiations, serving as trial counsel for the County when needed.

Drafts or files a variety of documents, w ich may include: contracts, deeds, resolutions, policy recommendations, legal correspondence, motions, memoranda of law, briefs, pleadings, legal opinions or other legal documents.

Conducts legal research regarding complex problems or projects; prepares reports and memoranda, drafts opinions containing proposed or recommended courses of action or solutions.

Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.

Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability.

Advises and assists County officers with legal matters.

Represents departments, officials, boards and commissions in matters that require the professional services of an experienced attorney.

Prepares resolutions, ordinances and other proposed legislation of a unique or complex nature.

Attends meetings of the county commission, boards, agencies and other County Attorney's Office clients; may require attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours.

Demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures and the methods and practices of legal research.

Knowledge of statutory and constitutional laws of the State of Florida, especially as these apply to Alachua County government.