Description:

How You Can Help Us Make a Difference
Shape Policy. Protect the Public. Serve the Community.

The Charlotte County Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a dedicated and skilled professional to serve as an Assistant County Attorney (ACA) or Senior Assistant County Attorney (SACA). Interested ACA applicants must be licensed to practice in Florida and have at least three (3) years of relevant experience, and SACA applicants must demonstrate at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in city or county local government law. The ideal candidate will be certified in City, County and Local Government Law.

The Candidate will be able to perform complex, professional legal work in providing comprehensive legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and all County departments. This position involves significant responsibility and independent judgment in drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents; conducting in-depth legal research; and preparing clear, well-reasoned legal opinions that guide County operations and policy decisions. The Attorney will handle a wide variety of complex legal matters within established policies, exercising considerable initiative while delivering sound, effective counsel. Work is reviewed through conferences, observation, evaluation of reports, and analysis of results. The role also requires exceptional customer service skills, including responsive communication, problem-solving, and complaint resolution across all forms of communication, ensuring professional and effective support to County leadership, departments, boards, and agencies.

Salary is based on experience.

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Three (3) years of experience

Preferred:
Governmental law experience

Licenses and/or Certificates:

Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Active member in good standing with the Florida BAR.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey
As an Assistant County Attorney, you can expect a dynamic and intellectually engaging environment where your legal expertise directly supports the operations and governance of Charlotte County. In this role, you will work closely with County leadership and departments, applying your knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures to provide sound, strategic legal guidance. Your days will include drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other key legal documents that shape County operations, as well as conducting thorough legal and in-depth research to develop well-reasoned opinions for County departments, boards, and agencies. You will rely on modern office practices and technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related software, to efficiently manage complex legal matters. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, while performing related professional duties that support the County's mission and commitment to public service.

Extra Details You Should Know
Physical Demands:
Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, occasional light lifting.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and is nearly absent from disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customers, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and/or dust).

Risk/Safety Conditions
The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.