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.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have significant 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 ($60,174 – $96,283), or 5 years of litigation experience for Assistant County Attorney 2
($93,454 – $149,510). Board Certification in an applicable area is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary and title will depend on qualifications. Pinellas County offers a comprehensive and
competitive array of employee benefits (see www.pinellascounty.org/hr/whatweoffer).
How to Apply
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 to
[email protected] by October 16, 2020. Pinellas County is a Drug Free Workplace, and is
an Equal Opportunity Employer that practices Affirmative Action and complies with the American
with Disabilities Act.
9/18/20
EOE/AA/ADA/DFW/VP: Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the servicemembers and
veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
https://www.pinellascounty.org/hr/employment/pdf/asst-county-atty.pdf
