What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney 2025 position at Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners?
Performs professional work in providing legal services necessary to affect the rights, privileges, and obligations of the County. An employee in this class researches legal questions, prepares resolutions, issues briefs and legal documents and renders legal opinions. Work is performed under the direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents, and evaluation of results obtained. Assistant County Attorney positions are non-career civil service and serve at the pleasure of the County Attorney.
Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal problems for County departments, boards and agencies. Prepares and drafts or reviews, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents and instruments for various County departments; reviews such documents and renders opinions as to their legal acceptability.
Drafts ordinances, resolutions, opinions, reviews, letters and other types of documents related to legal advisement and litigation. Reviews and monitors litigation and settlement efforts assigned to outside counsel in areas of PI/insurance, Worker's Compensation and construction cases.
Investigates claims and complaints by or against the County government; recommends action to be taken; prepares and tries cases for damage and other suits and hearings; represents the County in such hearings.
Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts and agreements including activities in acquisition and eminent domain.
Prepares proposed legislation and makes recommendations to repeal, amend or revise existing laws.
Represents the County in litigation matters. Advises departmental officials and employees on legal questions.
Participates in the preparation of State and Federal cases for trial, takes depositions, prepares briefs and pleadings, and supervises necessary investigations.
Additional Duties:
Attends County Commission and board meetings as assigned. Represents the County at various internal board hearings and appeals.
Conducts trainings for County staff and board members, as assigned, on various legal issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Graduation from an accredited law school with at least 5 years’ experience in local government law. Code enforcement, animal services, procurement, utilities, and human resources experience is preferred. Membership in the Florida Bar required.
Knowledge of Municipal, County, State, Federal, common law, and constitutional law affecting the County government. Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence. Some knowledge of County ordinances and charter provisions relating to the authority and functions of County departments. Some knowledge of established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to municipal activities.
Ability to prepare civil law cases. Ability to analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents. Ability to conduct research on legal problems and to prepare legal opinions.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.
All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.
Performance Expectations
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Salary : $88,150 - $141,040
