CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 2ND REGION - ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21016305

State of Florida•Cypress Lake, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Regional Counsel is a litigation attorney for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel. The primary responsibility is to provide highly efficient and professional representation to clients. The position requires current admission to the Florida Bar in good standing, a Juris Doctorate, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role may include some supervisory responsibilities when serving as a managing attorney or circuit chief. Employees are at-will, and the position description does not create an employment contract. The role requires professional communication, sound judgment, integrity, confidentiality, organization, deadline management, and the ability to handle multiple assignments. The employee must be able to travel to locations throughout the circuit for assignments and training. The work environment has a moderate noise level. Duties and requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Current membership in good standing with the Florida Bar; a valid Florida Bar license is required.
Juris Doctorate.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff and use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures and demonstrate sound judgment and good listening skills.
Ability to handle matters with integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in various formats.
Ability to use a personal computer and general office equipment; effective use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Strong organization, prioritization, deadline-management, and filing-system skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and long- and short-range projects and adapt work assignments and processes as needed.
Ability to travel to various locations throughout the circuit for assignments and training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, legal documents, and governmental regulations, and to write reports, business correspondence, and transcripts.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow instructions, evaluate problems, identify key issues, research and develop alternative solutions, and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including mobility, speaking, hearing, sitting, reaching, occasional standing, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus are required.

Responsibilities

Accept, research, and prepare cases efficiently and expeditiously.
Advise and counsel clients regarding plea offers, their rights and options, case strategies, sentencing, and appellate rights.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, witnesses, and court personnel.
Maintain open communication with clients, families, witnesses, and court personnel.
Appropriately involve investigators, interns, and other support staff.
Seek assistance from experts as appropriate to each case.
Demonstrate maturity and professional demeanor and exercise sound judgment.
Handle emergency assignments when needed.
Attend and participate in training seminars, division meetings, and staffing sessions.
Follow Regional Counsel policies and procedures, including those concerning attendance, punctuality, and professional dress.
Perform other related work as required.