Assistant County Attorney/Senior Assistant County Attorney

Charlottecountyfl; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County, Florida, seeks an Assistant County Attorney (ACA) or Senior Assistant County Attorney (SACA) to provide professional legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and county departments. The role requires Florida bar licensure, JD, and experience in governmental law.

Responsibilities include drafting ordinances, contracts, and opinions with independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Three (3) years of experience
• Preferred: Governmental law experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, and leases.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare clear opinions.
• Advise County leadership and departments on legal matters and policy decisions.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting ordinances

Public sector law experience

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shape Policy. Protect the Public. Serve the Community.

The Charlotte County Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a dedicated and skilled professional to serve as an Assistant County Attorney (ACA) or Senior Assistant County Attorney (SACA). Interested ACA applicants must be licensed to practice in Florida and have at least three (3) years of relevant experience, and SACA applicants must demonstrate at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in city or county local government law. The ideal candidate will be certified in City, County and Local Government Law.

The Candidate will be able to perform complex, professional legal work in providing comprehensive legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and all County departments. This position involves significant responsibility and independent judgment in drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents; conducting in-depth legal research; and preparing clear, well-reasoned legal opinions that guide County operations and policy decisions. The Attorney will handle a wide variety of complex legal matters within established policies, exercising considerable initiative while delivering sound, effective counsel. Work is reviewed through conferences, observation, evaluation of reports, and analysis of results. The role also requires exceptional customer service skills, including responsive communication, problem-solving, and complaint resolution across all forms of communication, ensuring professional and effective support to County leadership, departments, boards, and agencies.

Salary is based on experience.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Three (3) years of experience
• Preferred:
  1. Governmental law experience

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Active member in good standing with the Florida BAR.

As an Assistant County Attorney, you can expect a dynamic and intellectually engaging environment where your legal expertise directly supports the operations and governance of Charlotte County. In this role, you will work closely with County leadership and departments, applying your knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures to provide sound, strategic legal guidance. Your days will include drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other key legal documents that shape County operations, as well as conducting thorough legal and in-depth research to develop well-reasoned opinions for County departments, boards, and agencies. You will rely on modern office practices and technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related software, to efficiently manage complex legal matters. This 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, occasional light lifting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performedin an indoor, climate-controlled environment and is nearly absent from disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customers, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and/or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

DISCLAIMER

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.