Manatee County Government, Work That Matters · 4 days ago
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expManatee County Government is seeking a dedicated legal professional to serve as an Assistant County Attorney. This role involves delivering legal services to the Board of County Commissioners and various departments, while addressing complex legal matters that impact the community. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree and a Florida Bar membership, along with responsibilities that include drafting legal documents, providing legal advice, and supervising legal staff.
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Responsibilities
Actively practices preventative law by recognizing and addressing possible legal problems before they become problems and designing and conducting training to County staff on legal matters
Assists the County Administrator and County staff with the development of administrative policies and procedures which are compliant with law, due process, and other relevant legal concerns
Assists the County Attorney in the hiring of Assistant County Attorneys and other personnel of the office
Directs and evaluates the work of assigned paralegals and legal assistants and supervises any assigned interns or law clerks
Drafts and assists in negotiating leases, licenses, contracts, franchise agreements and similar documents
Drafts and presents ordinances and resolutions for consideration and adoption by the Board of County Commissioners
Drafts memoranda addressing questions of law or the application of law to facts
Litigates or supervises the litigation of cases before state or federal judicial and quasi-judicial officers or bodies, including reviewing, evaluating and drafting pleadings, witness interview and preparation, taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery requests and drafting and arguing appellate briefs
Provides advice and counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator and other officials as assigned
Reviews proposed state or federal legislation and advises the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, or County staff or lobbyists as to the legal effects or import of the legislation and assists in drafting proposed legislative amendments as needed
Supervises and oversees the work of outside special counsel, including review of work performed and billing statements
Undertakes and conducts settlement negotiations without direct supervision subject to approval limits established by County ordinance or policy
Performs such other duties as the County Attorney may assign
Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school is required
Florida Bar member in good standing required
Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire
At least three years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas or subject matters: appellate practice, city/county/local government, code enforcement, contracts, eminent domain, labor and employment, land use/planning/zoning, litigation, procurement, public finance and bonds, public records, public utilities, and real estate
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
Personal Training (5 Free per year)
Pharmacy Technician
Group Fitness Classes
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
Diabetes Care Program
Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)
Workers’ Compensation
Training/Seminars
Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Three (3) Personal Holidays
Personal Sick Leave
Family Sick Leave
Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
Professional Medical Appointment Leave
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Military Training Leave
FMLA
Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
FRS Webinars
Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner
Professional Leadership Programs
Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
Career Counseling
Toastmasters
Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards
Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement.
Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.
Company
Manatee County Government, Work That Matters
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