COUNTY ATTORNEY

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL INVITES HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF COUNTY ATTORNEY OUR OPPORTUNITY With the upcoming departure of Palm Beach County’s County Attorney, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a dynamic and accomplished executive to continue to lead the County’s legal team into the future. The Board seeks a County Attorney who is ethical, knowledgeable, collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented – one who will provide the County with sound counsel and solutions while maintaining County compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The ideal County Attorney candidate is an experienced law practitioner with a track record of hands-on legal practice, successfully leading and managing the daily operations of attorneys and support staff, and working in/with government agencies. OUR COMMUNITY Located in sunny South Florida, Palm Beach County is one of the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Consisting of a vibrant, growing, multicultural population of over 1.5 million residents, it is also Florida’s fourth largest by population. OUR ORGANIZATION The Board of County Commissioners, the seven-member elected legislative branch of County government, adopts ordinances and resolutions to establish programs that protect and maintain the health, safety and welfare of County residents. As stated in the Palm Beach County Charter, the County Attorney is “selected by the Board of County Commissioners who shall serve at the pleasure of the board.” The professional and administrative work directing the provision of legal services for the County is assigned to and vested in the County Attorney. OUR COUNTY ATTORNEY’S RESPONSIBILITIES Providing legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, or as directed by the Board, to other County departments, advisory boards, committees, and agencies either personally, through staff attorneys, or by special outside counsel. Providing all legal services for County lawsuits, such as preparation and prosecution of cases, negotiations, trial strategy and appeals involving the County. Performing executive management duties, strategic and operational planning, and assisting and supporting County government. Implementing directives, policies, and significant initiatives at the request of the Board. Working in collaboration with County Administration, County Auditor, and other local governing agencies. Assisting the Board in decision-making processes, information gathering, policy development, and review. Ensuring that information provided to the Board is accurate, timely, professional and presented in a manner that facilitates executive decisions. Advising the Board of County Commissioners and the County Administrator on all County legal problems, and where and when appropriate County staff, boards, and agencies. Drafting legislation to promote the interests of the County as well as through legislative advocacy. Conducting special studies and assignments at the request of the Board. Preparing more complex legal research and preparing the more important legal opinions for County departments, boards and agencies. Preparing, drafting and reviewing all types of County ordinances, resolutions, bond provisions, contracts, deeds and other legal documents. Compiling legal data through in-depth research for high priority issues. Investigating the more serious claims and complaints by or against the County; recommending action and takes such action as is necessary. Preparing the more difficult cases for trial; serving as trial lawyer for the County before Federal, State and County courts. Advising and assisting less experienced or subordinate attorneys in the performance of their work. Serving as the Board’s Parliamentarian during meetings. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE’S QUALIFICATIONS For this recruitment, graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required, as is a license to practice law in the state of Florida, being a member in good standing with the Florida State Bar, and admission to practice in U.S. Federal Court. Additionally, the candidate must have at least ten (10) years professional legal experience, including at least five (5) years practicing in the State of Florida, and have considerable experience working in and/or with local government agencies, including demonstrated knowledge in the legislative process, ordinances, litigation, and contracts. OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE The salary range for this position is $270,400 - $414,292. Starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications, including the knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual selected. In addition, the County offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, and participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). To apply, please send the following to CtyAttyRecruitment@pbc.gov by October 17th at 5:00pm EST. a letter of intent, your resume, and a summary of any legal actions you have participated in that involve Palm Beach County. ANY DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED IS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE UNDER FLORIDA’S PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS

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