Assistant County Attorney

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Assistant County Attorney
Duties: Represents Lee County in trials, appeals, administrative proceedings and in such diverse areas as impact fees, finance, tax, personnel, labor, public services, zoning, and administration; advises County officials and employees on legal questions including proper legal interpretations and application of statutes, case law, ordinances, and other regulations. Researches and prepares written legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and memoranda; provides legal opinions and advice. Represents and provides legal advice and counsel to County departments in employment, personnel, human resources, public safety, library, land use, administrative and other legal matters. Drafts pleadings, motions, depositions, summaries, pre-mediation reports, and other litigation related tasks; manages a case load of personal injury, medical malpractice, eminent domain, first amendment, and other litigation. Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts and agreements; communicates and works closely with other Lee County Departments in coordinating litigation; conducts legal research and investigation necessary to prepare, prosecute, or defend actions on behalf of Lee County. Reviews bond stipulation procedure; approves or disapproves joint stipulations; attends Board of County Commissioner meetings as assigned. Draft and present legislative bills to local delegates; drafts agreements and easements in accordance with County zoning requirements; represents the County in zoning and land use matters; reviews mortgage documents in order to provide legal advice to Lee County Department of Community Development and Lee County Human Services. Performs related work as assigned by and performed under the supervision of the Deputy County Attorney.

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