Assistant County Attorney

Brevard County Government; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Brevard County Government seeks a full-time Assistant County Attorney to join our small, close-knit team of legal professionals. We handle a broad range of duties representing the Board of County Commissioners and providing legal support to county government operations. Salary range: $80,000 to $120,750 annually (commensurate with experience).

Benefits include Florida Retirement System. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member of the Florida Bar, with strong research, writing,

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar.
• Demonstrate excellent research, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal/communication skills.
• High ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Board of County Commissioners in legal matters.
• Provide legal support to county government operations.
• Handle a broad range of duties as assigned by the office.
• Work collaboratively within a small team of legal professionals.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ethical standards

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Company Description

Brevard County Government serves Florida’s Space Coast, a coastal region with over 72 miles of shoreline and more than 600,000 residents, including the communities surrounding Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. The organization’s mission is to enhance and ensure the community’s quality of life by supporting health, safety, education, and social needs. It focuses on building a strong and diverse economic base, protecting the environment, and conserving natural resources. Brevard County Government emphasizes cooperative partnerships among government, businesses, community organizations, and residents, and operates under core values of honesty, openness, leadership, quality, accountability, and innovation. Individuals who share these values are encouraged to explore career opportunities with the County.

Role Description

The Brevard County Attorney’s Office seeks a full-time Assistant County Attorney to join our small, close-knit team of legal professionals. We handle a broad range of duties representing the Board of County Commissioners and providing legal support to county government operations. The well-qualified applicant must be a graduate of an accredited law school and member of the Florida Bar. Candidates must demonstrate excellent research, writing, and problem-solving skills. A strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and high ethical standards are all essential.

Salary range: $80,000 to $120,750 annually (commensurate with experience). Benefits include participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Brevard County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, genetics, marital status or a disability which does not preclude the performance of the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation(s) provided as necessary. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, or natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the selected employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.