Senior Assistant County Attorney Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Between $117k and
$197k
Per Year
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $80k – $173k Per Year Senior Assistant County Attorney
Alachua County

Occupation:

Lawyers

Location:

Gainesville, FL – 32602
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12482109

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

4/21/2025

Updated:

4/21/2025

Expires:

6/20/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

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Senior Assistant County Attorney Salary $117,192.40 – $197,029.46 Annually Location Gainesville, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number

FY25-15660

Department County Attorney Division County Attorney Minimum Qualifications Alachua County is seeking a senior assistant county attorney to join a high-functioning, collaborative in-house attorney’s office. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in real estate transactions (acquisition, sale, lease, and transfer of real property) and real estate disputes. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in public procurement, eminent domain/inverse condemnation, and affordable housing. To apply for this position, review job description, and submit application on the company website. Cover letter, indicating how applicant complies with these requirements/preferences, is highly encouraged. Ideal candidate for position would have diligent work ethic, and strong writing and speaking skills. Ideal candidate will thrive in a public sector 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. Alachua County offers a generous benefits package. A description may be found at https://alachuacounty.us/Depts/Risk/Benefits/Pages/EmployeeBenefits.aspx. Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited law school, with a Juris Doctor degree.
Membership with the Florida Bar Association.
Five years of progressively responsible legal experience which must include litigation experience of which three years 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 in federal, state, and local law regulations and practices in the area of the attorney’s specialization. Florida Bar 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 drug screening and criminal history background investigation 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. Position Summary 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. Assignments include matters of substantial importance and may involve specialization in various legal fields. The Senior Assistant County Attorney takes all legal action necessary to achieve County goals and protect County interests. Work is performed under the direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties:

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.
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.
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.

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.
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 light weight objects. 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.

Supplemental Information 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. Alachua County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Alachua County complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Alachua County employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.