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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Assistant County Attorney

Leon County Courthouse - 301 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $134K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant County Attorney to assist the County Attorney in delivering legal services to Leon County Government. The role involves preparing legal documents, providing legal counsel, handling litigation, and conducting legal research.

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Responsibilities

Prepares, reviews and edits legal documents

Prepares and analyzes various legal documents, including legal opinions, agreements and contracts, mortgages, satisfactions, releases, and subordinations, policies, forms, bylaws, agenda items, resolutions, and ordinances, as well as general office documents such as letters and memoranda; prepares documents in accordance with established office and County policies and procedures; works with County staff as necessary to produce a high-quality, finished work product

Provides legal advice and counsel

Serves as legal counsel for assigned divisions, boards, and/or committees; attends and participates in meetings and conference calls as needed to provide advice and counsel; represents the County in various types of local government civil matters; interacts with County staff and the public in a tactful and professional manner

Handles litigation as assigned, including enforcement actions

Provides legal representation in litigation, including but not limited to code enforcement and animal control cases. Prepares pleadings, motions, discovery, and other related documents; appears in administrative hearings and court proceedings; works collaboratively with County departments, including Code Enforcement and Animal Control, to gather evidence, assess legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and ordinances

Performs research, analysis, and writing

Performs or directs legal research and preparation of legal opinions; analyzes a variety of issues and provides the results both orally and in writing in an organized and concise manner; maintains a working knowledge of print and electronic research methods, including Westlaw

Maintains up to date legal knowledge and completes required continuing education

Stays current on legislative trends and developments for application to areas of assigned responsibility; completes the required number of continuing legal education hours and reports same to the Florida Bar in a timely manner; maintains a license in good standing with the Florida Bar

Effectively and efficiently operates personal computer, other office machines and software

Maintains a working knowledge of the assigned personal computer and other office equipment, as well as all software assigned to this position, and informs supervisor when training is needed

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeFlorida Bar MembershipLegal ResearchLegal Document PreparationLocal Government LawTransactional LawMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatWestlawAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills