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Polk County Sheriff's OfficePosted 7 months ago

Deputy Associate Staff Attorney

$92,587–$92,587 year

On-siteWinter Haven, Florida, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Read and approve General Orders, draft legal documents, and provide legal opinions to requests. Maintain liaison functions with the State Attorney's Office, other government entities, and attorneys. Represent the PCSO in quasi-criminal, civil, and criminal cases, including major lawsuits. Prepare CALEA inspection reports, analyze public records requests, and respond to shootings or serious accidents. Manage minor claims resolution and execute duties as a confidential task. Requires a Juris Doctorate degree, Florida Bar membership, and valid driver's license. Works in an office setting with on-call status. Salary ranges from $92,586.83 to $109,964.19 annually.

Required Qualifications

  • Four Year College Degree
  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Member of Florida Bar
  • Valid Florida driver's license
  • Reason
  • Operate a motor vehicle
  • Read and write English
  • Interviewing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Legal drafting
  • Trial
  • Legal research
  • Problem solving
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Analytical
  • Public speaking
  • Organizational
  • Interpersonal
  • Basic English grammar
  • Legal knowledge
  • Criminal law experience
  • Common sense
  • Sit for long periods
  • Stand for long periods
  • See at normal range or with accommodations
  • Hear at normal level or with accommodations
  • Speak English understandably
  • Manual dexterity
  • Ambulate independently
  • Bend/Squat
  • Walk
  • Lift/carry 40
  • Recognize colors
  • Federal law
  • PCSO policy and procedures
  • Florida State Statues chapter 119
  • Case law
  • Criminal law
  • Current General Counsel and Grant issues
  • Specific legislation
  • Legislative process
  • Geographical area
  • Rules of civil and criminal procedure
  • Weapons
  • Federal and state procedures
  • Criminal trial law
  • Contract law
  • Administrative law
  • Employment Law
  • Torts and negligence law

Desired Qualifications

  • attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision
  • physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position
  • attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision

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