Deputy County Attorney

Bay County • Bay County, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy County Attorney is responsible for assisting the County Attorney with providing legal services to the Board of County Commissioners and other County departments, boards & commissions. Work is performed under the direction of the County Attorney with latitude for professional judgment through observation, conferences and reports. The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school or the equivalent
• Admission to the Florida Bar
• Five (5) years of prior professional experience as an Attorney
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Knowledge of the laws of Florida, the Common Law, specifically including legislation pertaining to local government, administrative law, land use regulations and code enforcement.
• Knowledge of Florida rules of civil and appellate procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research and legal writing, specifically including the use of electronic on-line media and Lexis.
• Knowledge of modern principles of organization and management.
• Knowledge of the practice of quasi-judicial hearings, civil trial practice and appellate practice.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
• Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.
• Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with County administrative officials, local governmental officials, employees, court officials and with the general public.
• Ability to draft legal instruments, contracts, ordinances, and legal opinions.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Bar Board Certification in City, County, Local Government Law is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal opinions and written memoranda on all matters relating to administration of County government.
• Represents the County and its elected officials in administrative proceedings, civil litigation, including appeals.
• Prepares proposed ordinances and resolutions, including land use regulations.
• Prepares or examines a variety of legal documents such as contracts, leases and deeds.
• Provides legal advice and assistance to County departments.
• Manages the operations of the Office of the County Attorney including supervising staff, approving budget expenditures and attending meetings of the Board of County Commissioners, in the absence of, or as requested by the County Attorney.
• Recommends staff functions of the department (i.e., selection, assignment, scheduling interviewing, hiring, merit increases, discipline).
• Assists with the planning, development and implementation of the department operating budget and monitors costs and expenditures.
• Prepares performance evaluations of legal assistants and assigns them work tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level