NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Assistant Staff Attorney
Florida 34475, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$109K/yr - $109K/yrNEOGOV is associated with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, and they are seeking an Assistant Staff Attorney to support the legal services division. The role involves assisting in legal matters, representing the office in court, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics"
Thoroughly know, understand, and comply with Agency procedures, rules and regulations, and Florida State Statutes
Serve as a staff attorney for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and work under the direction of the Staff Attorney to assist in carrying out the duties of the Staff Attorney and the Legal Services Division in support of the Office of the Sheriff of Marion County
Represent the Office of the Sheriff (and other law enforcement agencies, if requested) in Risk Protection Order actions (s. 790.401, et. seq.), Civil Asset Forfeiture actions (s. 932.701, et. seq.), and other matters in which the Office of the Sheriff has standing or is otherwise interested in the outcome. The Assistant Staff Attorney will also be responsible for responding to requests for public records (s. 119.01, et. seq.), especially voluminous or complex requests, and advising members of the agency regarding public records law
Legal research duties will include reviewing case law, statutes, and regulations in a variety of areas, including criminal law, civil liability, corrections, labor laws, fiscal requirements, and reporting regulations. This will be done to ensure the Office of the Sheriff, including its written policies and procedures, remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As necessary, the Assistant Staff Attorney will aid in drafting changes to agency policies and procedures and will be responsible for assisting in advising appropriate persons at the agency of necessary changes and ensuring compliance. The Assistant Staff Attorney will aid in training members of the agency. This will include ensuring materials are legally correct and are current as to the law and providing in-person trainings as requested
Answer questions from deputies and civilian employees regarding legal matters, including active and ongoing events, such as criminal investigations, emergencies, and critical incidents. The Assistant Staff Attorney will also aid law enforcement officers in drafting arrest warrants, search warrants, and electronic intercept orders
Work with agency members, other law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial agencies, outside counsel, and other entities regarding matters of ongoing concern, including litigation and internal affairs investigations
Share “on-call” duties with the Staff Attorney and during those times will be expected to be available by phone on a 24-hour basis
Respond, when requested, to situations, including shootings, civil disorders, hostage situations, natural disasters, and the like. The Assistant Staff Attorney will be required to abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics", and the "Disciplinary Rules and Ethical Considerations" contained in the "Code of Professional Responsibility."
Perform any additional duties that may be required by the Sheriff or through necessity of situations
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be members of the Florida Bar in good standing
Applicants must possess a valid Florida driver's license
Preferred
It is highly desirable that the applicant possess courtroom experience and have a working knowledge of the Florida Evidence Code
It is highly desirable that the applicant have prior experience making highly responsible decisions
Prior criminal justice experience, including as a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or criminal defense attorney, is desirable
Benefits
Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service.
Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday.
Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor.
Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy.
Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws. (See Operations Directive 3035.00)
Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire. (See Optional Benefits, paragraph 3030.55).
Additional Life Insurance: In addition to the regular life insurance in paragraph 6 above, the Sheriff also furnishes a $200,000 policy for on-the-job accidental death, and a $150,000.00 policy for on-the-job intentional death for all employees. In addition, the Federal Government furnishes a death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled. This benefit would be coordinated with all other income received by the employee.
Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency. Retirement contributions and benefits differ for high-hazard/ Special Risk employees (law enforcement and corrections officers).
Uniforms and Equipment: Uniforms are furnished to employees in positions that require the wearing of a uniform, including civilian positions. When appropriate to the position, leather and firearms are also furnished. A uniform cleaning allowance is also given to most uniformed employees.
Assigned Vehicles: The Agency furnishes vehicles for certain positions, to be used according to the vehicle use policies. Where vehicles are furnished, the Agency pays all business related operational costs, including fuel and lubricants, maintenance, and insurance.
Longevity Pay: Employees receive longevity pay based on a percentage of their base salary each anniversary date. The percentage paid increases at five and ten year continuous service increments. (See Operations Directive 3020.00)
Sick Leave: Full-time employees receive sick leave at the daily rate of .26302 hours or approximately eight hours per month. (See Operations Directive 3035.00).
Recruit School Tuition Reimbursement: The agency may provide tuition reimbursement to full-time employees who, in order to advance their careers within the Agency, enroll in and complete, in good standing, the law enforcement recruit school or the corrections recruit school. Recruit School Tuition Reimbursement will be contingent on acceptance to MCSO Patrol or Corrections respectively. All training request paperwork must be preapproved in order to be reimbursed by the agency. Expenses eligible for reimbursement are: initial tuition fees, recruit school uniforms, books, range ammunition, and fee to take the state certification examination. No reimbursement will be made until the employee has successfully passed the state certification examination.
Incentive Pay for Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers. These officers are eligible for incentive pay up to $130 per month, depending on education and career development courses completed.
Educational Achievement Pay: Employees, other than law enforcement or corrections officers, are eligible for Educational Achievement Pay, up to a maximum of $80 per month, depending on completion of college degree courses.
Specialist Pay: Employees with special skills or serving on certain special units are eligible to receive Specialist Pay in addition to their regular salary. Such employees include those assigned to the SWAT unit, Underwater Recovery Team, and certain other special units.
Field Training Officer Pay: Employees who act as Field Training Officers for new employees receive extra pay during the time they are actually assigned a trainee.
Special Details: Sworn law enforcement officers are eligible to participate in Special Details on their off-duty time. These are paid on an hourly basis.
Higher Educations Reimbursement Program: The Marion County Sheriff's Office provides financial assistance to those employees (civilian and sworn) seeking college credit as a means of improving their skills knowledge and abilities. Employees may be reimbursed for up to two courses per term.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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