Hybrid Associate Counsel - Public Sector Litigation

Florida Bar Foundation the; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Health care plans

Retirement options (Florida Retirement

Deferred compensation

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office seeks an Associate Counsel in its Legal Services Department. The role involves researching, analyzing, and drafting on local, state, and federal authority, and litigating in state and federal court as directed.

This position offers remote work eligibility on a Hybrid basis with a robust Remote Work Program. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Conducts in-depth legal research and drafts high-quality memoranda, motions, proposed orders, etc.
• Represents Clerk’s Office at hearings in state and federal court.
• Oversees public records requests and subpoenas with confidential information.
• Provides legal guidance to departments as needed.
• Maintains awareness of local, state, and federal issues affecting the Clerk’s Office.
• Acts as backup in absence of Legal Counsel.
• Drafts responses on general correspondence.
• Exhibits confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters.
• Participates in administrative functions of the Legal Services Department.
• Organizes high workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth legal research and drafts high-quality memorandum, motions, proposed orders, etc. on various areas of law, including but not limited to administrative, bond, criminal, employment, foreclosure, public records, and tax deed law.
• Attends and represents the Clerk’s Office at hearings in state and federal court, including criminal bond forfeitures, foreclosures, quiet title actions, bankruptcy, public records issues, tax deed cases, garnishments, and general civil matters.
• Oversees public records requests and subpoenas, including coordinating with departments, reviewing documents for confidential or exempt information under Florida law, reviewing cost estimates, and supporting related requests from departments.
• Provides legal guidance to departments on a variety of matters as needed.
• Maintains an understanding and awareness of local, state, and federal issues affecting the Clerk’s Office.
• Acts as backup in absence of Legal Counsel.
• Drafts responses on general correspondence.
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion in processing matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Participates in administrative functions required by the Legal Services Department.
• Organizes high workload appropriately while maintaining professional.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Legal analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor) with Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office seeks an Associate Counsel in its Legal Services Department. The role involves researching, analyzing, and drafting on local, state, and federal authority, and litigating in state and federal court as directed.

This position offers remote work eligibility on a Hybrid basis with a robust Remote Work Program. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.