Assistant County Attorney
Assistant County Attorney
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$ 85000 - 195000
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General Information
Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West Suite 969 Bradenton Florida 34205
Work Hours:Monday Friday 8 am 5 pm
This position will be posted until filled.The Manatee County Attorneys Office is accepting applications to fill one Assistant County Attorney position. The County Attorneys Office comprehensively serves the legal needs of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners as the governing body of Manatee County and renders legal advice to the Board the County Administrator and to departments and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Board. Assistant County Attorneys perform a variety of highly responsible and often complex work. Candidates with at least three years of experience in any combination of these practice areas will be considered: real estate eminent domain litigation appellate practice city/county/local government contracts labor and employment procurement utilities public finance and probate. Manatee County offers a comprehensive benefits package including a Telecommuting Program. A cover letter and resume may be submitted to . Positions are open until filled. Writing samples and references may be requested from finalists.
Note: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Attorney. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.Working ConditionsIndoor/outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.Job Description
Essential Duties
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Drafts memoranda addressing questions of law or the application of law to facts.
Drafts and where needed assists in negotiating leases licenses contracts franchise agreements and similar documents.
Provides advice and counsel to the County Commission County Administrator and other officials as assigned.
Assists County Administrator and senior managers with the development of administrative policies and procedures which are compliant with laws due process and other relevant legal concerns.
Drafts and presents ordinances and resolutions for consideration and adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.
Reviews proposed state or federal legislation and advises the County Commission Administrator or County staff or lobbyists as to the legal effects or import of the legislation and assists in drafting proposed legislative amendments as needed. May be assigned to directly lobby legislators or legislative staff where appropriate.
Litigates cases before state or federal judicial and quasijudicial officers or bodies including reviewing evaluating and drafting pleadings witness interview and preparation taking and defending depositions drafting and responding to discovery requests and drafting and arguing appellate briefs.
Undertakes and conducts settlement negotiations without direct supervision subject to approval limits established by County ordinance or policy.
Actively practices preventative law by recognizing and addressing possible legal problems before they become problems and designing and conducting training to County staff on legal matters.
May supervise or oversee the work of outside special counsel including review of work performed and billing statements.
Occasionally provides information or official statements to media representatives on matters concerning legal services being performed or in order to ensure the Countys legal position is appropriately articulated.
Assists County Attorney in hiring and directs and evaluates the work of assigned legal assistants and paralegals and supervises any assigned interns or law clerks.
Performs such other duties as the County Attorney may assign.
Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school is required.
Up to Three 3 years for position to be hired at or near entry level of pay range.Three to Seven 3 7 years relevant experience (may vary by practice area(s) depending on office needs) with significant local government or relevant practice area experience to be hired at rate significantly higher than entry level of pay range.
Florida Bar member in good standing required.
Candidates with at least three years of experience in any combination of these practice areas will be considered: real estate eminent domain litigation appellate practice city/county/local government contracts labor and employment and procurement.
Valid drivers license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.
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Certification in local government law or other relevant practice area desired.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the constitutional common administrative and statutory law of Florida relevant to Florida local government and to any assigned practice areas as well as relevant federal constitutional common administrative and statutory law.
Knowledge of all relevant County policies and procedures including the meeting procedures of the Board of County Commissioners.
Knowledge of all relevant ethical and legal rules governing the practice of law and the conduct of attorneys including the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
Working knowledge of rules of evidence civil procedure and appellate procedures both in the judicial and quasijudicial contexts.
Ability to analyze complex factual and legal problems and develop understandable comprehensive strategies recommendations or other responses to the client.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques relevant to effective legal research and skill in identifying and analyzing information and ability to express sound judgments based upon findings. This includes firm working knowledge of the use of online research products such as Westlaw and Lexis as well as traditional paper case reporters legal encyclopedias digests and the like.
Ability to effectively oversee and evaluate the work of assigned assistants and paralegals.
Ability to clearly effectively succinctly confidently professionally and discreetly communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment without the need to consult unnecessarily with the County Attorney on routine matters and discernment regarding his or her duty to keep the County Attorney informed of significant matters.
Ability to organize prioritize and manage a significant workload so as to ensure all matters assigned are performed in a timely and thorough manner.
Ability to honor the duty of client confidentiality and to exercise mature discretion with respect to all communications both within the office and outside of it avoiding gossip rumormongering or denigration of colleagues staff elected or appointed officials or others.
Ability to remain calm and professional in the face of provocation by opposing counsel agents of the client or others.
Ability and willingness to work hard and to spend such time and effort on an assigned matter so as to produce a timely successful work product.
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use modern business software including current Windows operating system e mail systems electronic calendaring and scheduling word processing programs such as Word and metadata screening software.
Ability to travel to conferences meetings depositions trials and the like both by car and plane.
Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time and to type on a keyboard.
Veterans Preference
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07 F.S. Chapter 55A7 priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.
EEO/ADA Statement
Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources atx 3865.
DrugFree Workplace
Manatee County Government is a drugfree workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities
All employees may be required to work before during or after an emergency. During an emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Employment Type
Full-Time
