What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney position at Alachua County?
Applicants should have 0-5 years of experience in the practice of law and have an interest in legal issues related to regulatory county codes and animal related issues. Applicants with more than 5 years’ experience may be considered, upon reasonable explanation of interest in position. Please provide a Cover letter, indicating applicant's experience or academic study of local government law, as well as indicating interest in specific additional areas of local government law, is highly encouraged.
Ideal candidate must have diligent work ethic, and strong writing and speaking skills. Ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate clearly and efficiently with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
While specialized knowledge is expected in areas of responsibility, attorney may be required to handle issues outside of these areas of law, as needed. Will be expected to litigate areas of responsibility and appear before public boards, sometimes in televised settings. May have flexible, hybrid work schedule, consistent with the needs of the clients and the operations of the office.
Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.
Successful completion of a drug screen is required prior to employment.
Open until Filled
Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification are required to work.Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Independently prepares pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs and other legal documents in matters involving litigation of a complex and difficult nature and of substantial importance, obtains and evaluates expert testimony and participates in settlement negotiations, serving as trial counsel for the County when needed.
Conducts legal research regarding complex problems or projects; prepares reports and memoranda, drafts opinions containing proposed or recommended courses of action or solutions.
Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability.
Advises and assists County officers with legal matters.
Represents departments, officials, boards and commissions in matters that require the professional services of an experienced attorney.
Prepares resolutions, ordinances and other proposed legislation of a unique or complex nature.
Attends meetings of the county commission, boards, agencies and other County Attorney's Office clients; may require attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours.
Demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures and the methods and practices of legal research.
Knowledge of statutory and constitutional laws of the State of Florida, especially as these apply to Alachua County government.
Knowledge of video conferencing, document collaboration tools, and remote document management software (including but not limited to e-signature, matter management, contracts management, public records and agenda review platforms).
Technical skills to attend certain hearings, seminars and meetings remotely.
Ability to communicate effectively, present evidence and question witnesses through remote platforms.
Ability to draft legal documents and proposed legislation.
Ability to organize a variety of projects effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and the preparation of written reports and memoranda.
Ability to comfortably speak with media and appear in televised proceedings.
Ability to organize and present cases for trial.
Ability to conduct trials, hearing and proceedings.
Ability to litigate for areas of assignment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, other public officials, county staff and the general public.
Ability to work from home with reliable internet connection using County-provided equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Salary : $81,639 - $129,414
