PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT: LOCAL GOVERNMENT LITIGATION ATTORNEY. ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY 1 OR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY 2

The Pinellas County Attorney’s Office seeks one experienced in-house attorney to litigate, try and appeal civil and administrative actions before the State and Federal Courts, hearing officers, and Administrative Law Judges. This position involves the handling of litigation involving the County or Constitutional Officers including but not limited to cases in one or more of the following areas: torts; employment; construction; real estate-related matters; inverse condemnation or eminent domain; and other civil and administrative litigation as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have first chair trial experience in a range of types of cases and venues, on behalf of a Florida local government. Minimum qualifications include admission to, and good standing with, The Florida Bar; and 1-4  years of litigation experience for Assistant County Attorney 1 ($76,876.80 – $123,011.20), or 5 years of litigation experience for Assistant County Attorney 2 ($100,110.40 – $160,180.80). Salary and title will depend on qualifications.

Send or email resume, a list of significant cases you have handled as first chair, a writing sample, and references to Jewel White, County Attorney, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33756; or email at [email protected] by March 3, 2023. Pinellas County is a Drug Free Workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that practices Affirmative Action and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Remember, you can also see job opportunities on the CCLGL Section website at: https://www.cclgl.org/resources/job-opportunities/.