Full-Time County Litigation & Advisory Attorney

County of Volusia; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Supplemental Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

County of Volusia is seeking an Assistant County Attorney to join the litigation team. The role involves representing divisions, advising administrative officials, and handling civil suits. The successful candidate must be a member of the Florida Bar and refrain from outside practice.

Candidates will perform research and writing, prepare briefs, handle discovery, and appear in state and federal court. A valid Florida driver’s license is required at hire, with occasional travel to county

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar membership; no outside practice permitted.
• Valid Florida driver's license at time of hire and thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Represent the County in state and federal court.
• Advise officials and employees on legal questions.
• Gathers facts, checks investigation reports, reviews files, and answers correspondence.
• Participates in the preparation of assigned State and Federal cases for trial.
• Conducts discovery, prepares briefs and pleadings, and supervises investigations.
• Represents the County in trials and appeals.
• Explains and interprets ordinances and case law.
• Provides legal advice to various operating divisions.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.

Skills

Judicial procedures

Constitutional law

Legal research

Legal writing

Ordinances interpretation

Court presentation

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active Florida Bar membership

Job description

County of Volusia is seeking an Assistant County Attorney to join the litigation team. The role involves representing divisions, advising administrative officials, and handling civil suits. The successful candidate must be a member of the Florida Bar and refrain from outside practice.

Candidates will perform research and writing, prepare briefs, handle discovery, and appear in state and federal court. A valid Florida driver’s license is required at hire, with occasional travel to county