Public Sector Attorney: Litigation & Advisory Counsel

Marion County Board of County Commissioners; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Board of County Commissioners seeks an Assistant County Attorney to provide complete legal representation to the Board of County Commissioners. The role carries independent judgment and handles a variety of complex tasks in a county government setting.

Responsibilities include drafting opinions and ordinances, advising on legal matters for the County, and representing the County in litigation and administrative actions, with emphasis on timely, accurate legal support to County

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Admission to the Florida Bar is required.
• Two years or more of legal experience preferred; local government experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal opinions, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Provide legal counsel at County Commission meetings and advisory boards.
• Negotiate and prepare agreements, leases, deeds, and related documents.
• Conduct in-depth legal research for case load assignments and preparation.
• Represent the County in civil litigation, administrative actions, and code enforcement.
• Provide legal advice to the County Commission, Administration, managers, and staff.

Skills

Legal drafting

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Independent judgment

Florida law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Marion County Board of County Commissioners seeks an Assistant County Attorney to provide complete legal representation to the Board of County Commissioners. The role carries independent judgment and handles a variety of complex tasks in a county government setting.

Responsibilities include drafting opinions and ordinances, advising on legal matters for the County, and representing the County in litigation and administrative actions, with emphasis on timely, accurate legal support to County