SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY - Civil Litigation

Alaska Department of Law; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through its County Attorney’s Office, seeks a Senior Assistant County Attorney – Civil Litigation with jury trial experience to join its civil litigation team.

Responsibilities include representing the county in a broad range of matters, providing strategic advice to departments and elected officials, and mentoring junior attorneys; the position offers an excellent benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership required.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to handle civil litigation matters with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Represent Palm Beach County in a broad range of civil litigation matters.
• Provide legal advice and strategic litigation counsel to County departments and elected officials.
• Mentor junior attorneys as appropriate.

Skills

Civil litigation

Jury trials

Mentoring junior attorneys

Strategic litigation counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

ISSUED:09-03-26CLOSES:10-23-26

Position: SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY – Civil Litigation

Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications

Department: County Attorney/Martinez Workgroup

Location: 300 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 359, WPB

Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday, may be required to work during emergencies

Other: THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through its County Attorney’s Office, is accepting applications for the position of Senior Assistant County Attorney – Civil Litigation. This position is open to qualified senior-level civil litigators with jury trial experience.

The selected attorney will represent Palm Beach County in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including complex litigation, and provide legal advice and strategic litigation counsel to County departments and elected officials.

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance as well as vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Palm Beach County offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health insurance, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar (required)
• Excellent academic credentials
• Demonstrated ability to handle civil litigation matters with professionalism and sound judgment

Experience Levels Considered

• 10+ years of civil litigation with jury trials and substantial case-management responsibility
• Experience independently managing complex litigation matters
• Ability to provide strategic guidance and mentor junior attorneys as appropriate

Preference Given To

• Civil litigation involving governmental entities or practice in local government, complex, or commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and oral presentation skills.
• Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and diligent work ethic.

Compensation and Benefits

Palm Beach County offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health insurance, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.