What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Assistant County Attorney-Procurement/Transactional position at Alachua County?
Applicants should have at least 5 years of high-volume public procurement and related transactional matters experience. Preference will be given to applicants with eminent domain/inverse condemnation, real estate and affordable housing experience. Please provide a Cover letter, indicating how applicant complies with these requirements/preferences, 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.
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and membership in the Florida Bar Association and five years of progressively responsible legal experience which must include litigation experience, at least three years of which have been largely devoted to the attorney's area(s) of specialization so that, when combined with the applicable training, the attorney possesses intermediate to advanced level of knowledge in federal, state and local law regulations and practices in the area of the attorney's specialization. Board certification in a relevant area of law, including, but not limited to City, County and Local Government Law, is highly desirable but not required.
Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.
Successful completion of a drug screen is required prior to employment.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency within six months of assuming this role for technical skills necessary to use software and platforms to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues and court officials virtually. Must be able to maintain internet connection from remote site and maintain security and confidentiality of communications and records.
Posted Until Filled
This is highly responsible, professional legal work in assisting the County Attorney with a variety of legal issues, providing legal analysis and advice to the Board of County Commissioners, the County's administrative staff, various County-related agencies and boards and committees. The Senior Assistant County Attorney takes all legal action necessary to achieve County goals and protect County interests; involves specialization in certain legal fields; assignments include matters of substantial importance.
An employee assigned to this classification is required to litigate in designated areas of assignment.
Work is performed under the direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
An employee assigned to this classification is required to litigate in designated areas of assignment.
Work is performed under the direction of the County Attorney 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, serves as trial counsel for the County when needed.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
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, serves as trial counsel for the County when needed.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
May supervise Assistant County Attorneys, Interns and/or Externs on specific projects and assist the County Attorney with review of formal legal opinions and attorney work product prepared by Assistant County Attorneys, Interns and/or Externs to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with County Attorney and legal standards.
Drafts or files a variety of documents, which may include: contracts, deeds, resolutions, policy recommendations, legal correspondence, motions, memoranda of law, briefs, pleadings, legal opinions and/or other legal documents.
Conducts legal research regarding complex problems and/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.
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.
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 effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.
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 effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.
Ability to organize a variety of projects effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including public speaking.
Ability to prepare written reports and memoranda.
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, and the general public.
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.
Opportunity to work remotely, when not needed in-person, if the employee in this classification has technical skills to use the necessary software and platforms to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues and court officials virtually. Must be able to maintain internet connection from remote site and maintain security and confidentiality of communications and records.Confidential Position: Certain personal information for employees (and specific family members) in this job position is exempt from public records pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.Salary : $117,192 - $197,029
