Senior Civil Litigator – County Government Counsel

Palm Beach County Bar Association; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through its County Attorney’s Office, seeks a Senior Assistant County Attorney – Civil Litigation. This at-will position requires senior-level civil litigators with jury trial experience to represent the County in diverse matters and provide strategic advisory services to County departments and officials.

Location is West Palm Beach; hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, with potential emergency duties.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar (required).
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters with jury trials.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil litigation

Jury trials

Litigation strategy

Legal research/writing

Education

Florida Bar member

Job description

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through its County Attorney’s Office, seeks a Senior Assistant County Attorney – Civil Litigation. This at-will position requires senior-level civil litigators with jury trial experience to represent the County in diverse matters and provide strategic advisory services to County departments and officials.

Location is West Palm Beach; hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, with potential emergency duties.