Assistant County Attorney

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Assistant County Attorney

Duties: Representing the County in civil litigation, workers’ compensation claims, and risk protection order petitions. Prepares written legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and memoranda as assigned by the County Attorney. Drafts and presents legislative bills to local delegations. Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts and agreements. Serves as Attorney representing the County in such diverse areas as fire, finance, tax, engineering, personnel, labor, public services, zoning, and administration. Advises officials and employees on legal questions and prepares legal opinions. Gathers facts, checks investigation reports, reviews files, and answers correspondence. Participates in the preparation of assigned State and Federal cases for trial. Conducts discovery, prepares briefs and pleadings, and supervises investigations. Represents the County in trials and appeal. Explains and interprets ordinances and case law. Provides legal advice to various operating divisions. May be assigned to other County locations based upon operational needs. Attends work on a regular and consistent basis. Responds to emergency situations.

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Job #20-00613

Company info

Volusia County Attorney's Office
Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center Room 304 , 123 W. Indiana Ave.
Deland
Florida
United States 32720
Website : http://volusia.org