Assistant County Attorney

Osceola County•Kissimmee, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under executive direction, the purpose of this position is to perform professional work advising various County boards, agencies, departments and offices as assigned on legal matters and representing the County in court when necessary. The employee functions in a journey professional capacity to act as general legal counsel in assigned areas on issues with legal implications, and representing such interests in court, as necessary. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, employment law, real estate law, and civil rights. The employee supervises and reviews the work of departmental clerical and support staff. This position is a member of the Senior Management Service Class (SMSC) in the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

Requirements

Juris Doctor
At least two (2) years of legal experience.
A writing sample must be included with your resume.
Must possess and maintain a valid FL driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Florida local government law preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as legal counsel to the Board of Commissioners, County Manager, elected officials, Agency and Department Heads, members of the County's management staff, and other County employees and entities as assigned; attends various meetings to provide advice and legal counsel.
Develops and recommends policies, procedures and actions based on legal knowledge and experience, interpretation of legal documents, and analysis of County liability.
Investigates claims for and against assigned departments, programs and boards, and makes recommendations for the settlement of claims, as appropriate.
Reviews, investigates and responds to citizen complaints alleging County duty or failure to act, the County's management staff, and other County employees and entities as assigned; attends various meetings to provide advice and legal counsel.
Prepares or reviews and/or edits contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents as required.
Conducts litigation in suits for and against assigned officials, departments, programs and boards; prepares pleadings, discovery and briefs; researches legal issues; conducts or defends depositions of witnesses; conducts investigations; prepares and tries cases; appeals adverse judgments.
Researches and gathers facts, checks investigation reports, reviews files, answers correspondence, prepares responses to legal requests.
Participates in the preparation and presentation of seminars, workshops and training initiatives on various legal issues as required.
Conducts or supervises investigations, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing documents.
Supervises and reviews activities of assigned administrative support staff member; resolves problems as non-routine situations arise; may perform performance appraisals.
May perform a variety of administrative functions, e.g., budget work and verifications, screening and recommendation applicants for professional employment, administration of internal employment opportunities program, purchasing and implementation.
Maintains current knowledge of legislative trends and developments for application to areas of responsibility.
Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.