Assistant County Attorney/Senior Assistant County Attorney

About the role

The Charlotte County Attorney's Office seeks a dedicated and skilled professional to serve as an Assistant County Attorney (ACA) or Senior Assistant County Attorney (SACA).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and all County departments.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare clear, well-reasoned legal opinions that guide County operations and policy decisions.
• Handle a wide variety of complex legal matters within established policies, exercising considerable initiative while delivering sound, effective counsel.
• Apply knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures to provide sound, strategic legal guidance.
• Manage complex legal matters using modern office practices and technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related software.
• Work closely with County leadership and departments to ensure professional and effective support.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in Florida
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience for ACA applicants
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in city or county local government law for SACA applicants
• Certified in City, County and Local Government Law

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Preferred: Governmental law experience

Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Responsive communication
• Problem-solving
• Complaint resolution

Benefits

Salary is based on experience. The position offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, while performing related professional duties that support the County’s mission and commitment to public service.

Pay

Salary is based on experience.

Schedule

N/A

Additional Details

• Physical demands: Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, occasional light lifting.
• Work environment: Indoor, climate-controlled environment, nearly absent from disagreeable elements.
• Risk/safety conditions: No exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

Extra Details You Should Know

• Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: Employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed.
• Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Service members and veterans may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
• Drug-free workplace program and/or County policy applies.
• Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.