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Florida Bar Foundation the lists this Assistant County Attorney - Polk County opportunity in town of florida, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant County Attorney, Polk County, Florida.
Polk County is seeking an Assistant County Attorney I. This is a career opportunity to serve in a fast-paced local government law office. The successful candidate must have a positive attitude, be a self-starter, self-sufficient, and be able to perform with a minimum of supervision. The position does not allow for remote work, and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. The position may require reporting to work when a declaration of emergency has been declared by Polk County.
Duties may include, without limitation:
provide legal advice to and review agenda matters from assigned divisions
attend, participate in, and make presentations at staff meetings, to competitive selection committees, lay boards, Special Magistrates, Land Use Hearing Officers, and the Board of County Commissioners
draft and negotiate contracts
extensive legal research
and such other duties as may be assigned
Candidates must have from zero (0) to three (3) years’ experience in the practice of law. Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar Association is required prior to commencement of employment. Candidates that have taken the Florida Bar Examination and are waiting for results will be considered.
The successful candidate for this position will become part of a mutually supportive team of nine attorneys and three staff members, and enjoy a full range of benefits, including
health and dental insurance
12 paid vacation days per year
plus 8 holidays
Starting salary for the position is $75,816. The anticipated start date is late October or early November, or shortly thereafter; however, the position will remain open until filled by a qualified individual.
Polk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The job description of Assistant County Attorney I is available upon request.
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