Assistant County Attorney

Assistant County Attorney Polk County Florida.

Polk County is seeking an Assistant County Attorney I. This is a career opportunity to serve in a fast-paced local government law office. The successful candidate must have a positive attitude be a self-starter self-sufficient and be able to perform with a minimum of supervision. The position does not allow for remote work and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. The position may require reporting to work when a declaration of emergency has been declared by Polk County. Duties may include without limitation: provide legal advice to and review agenda matters from assigned divisions; attend participate in and make presentations at staff meetings to competitive selection committees lay boards Special Magistrates Land Use Hearing Officers and the Board of County Commissioners; draft and negotiate contracts; extensive legal research; and such other duties as may be assigned. Candidates must have from zero (0) to three (3) years experience in the practice of law. Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar Association is required prior to commencement of employment. Candidates that have taken the Florida Bar Examination and are waiting for results will be considered.

The successful candidate for this position will become part of a mutually supportive team of nine attorneys and three staff members and enjoy a full range of benefits including health and dental insurance 12 paid vacation days per year plus 8 holidays.

Starting salary for the position is $75816. The anticipated start date is late October or early November or shortly thereafter; however the position will remain open until filled by a qualified individual.

Polk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The job description of Assistant County Attorney I is available upon request. Send resume and cover letter either to Randy M. Mink Esq. County Attorney Drawer AT01 P.O. Box 9005 Bartow Florida 33831-9005 or no later than October 9 2026.