Salary: $83,875.00 - $159,222.00 Annually
Location : TCK Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Functions
The Volusia County Attorney's office is seeking applicants for one full-time position of Assistant County Attorney as part of our litigation team. This position will be responsible for professional legal work as a member of the County's legal staff representing divisions, advising administrative officials, and conducting civil suits. The applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar. No outside practice is permitted. The County is involved in a wide variety of state and federal litigation. Candidates must demonstrate excellent research and writing skills, and familiarity with state and federal rules of evidence and civil procedure.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be an active member of the Florida Bar. No outside practice is permitted.
Must possess a valid driver's Florida license at time of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, hear, talk. Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 10 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, statutes, ordinances; technical and professional journals and manuals, abstracts, and financial reports. Ability to write legal documents, business letters, summaries, opinions, etc. using prescribed formats. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, details, and procedures to layman; persuasive/extemporaneous speaking; ability to speak in public. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
PAID TIME OFF
HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
02
Do you have a current valid Florida Driver's License?
03
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
04
Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
05
Are you a member of the Florida Bar?
06
How many years' litigation experience do you have in one or more of the following practice areas: litigation, workers' compensation or elections law?
07
If you answered with experience to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No experience", please indicate N/A.
08
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
09
If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
10
Where did you hear about this position?
11
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.
Required Question
Location : TCK Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Functions
The Volusia County Attorney's office is seeking applicants for one full-time position of Assistant County Attorney as part of our litigation team. This position will be responsible for professional legal work as a member of the County's legal staff representing divisions, advising administrative officials, and conducting civil suits. The applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar. No outside practice is permitted. The County is involved in a wide variety of state and federal litigation. Candidates must demonstrate excellent research and writing skills, and familiarity with state and federal rules of evidence and civil procedure.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Represent the County in various legal proceedings in state and federal court, ranging from liability defense, civil rights, workers' compensation and defense of County actions.
- Advises officials and employees on legal questions and prepares
legal opinions. - Gathers facts, checks investigation reports, reviews files, and
answers correspondence. - Participates in the preparation of assigned State and Federal cases for trial.
- Conducts discovery, prepares briefs and pleadings, and supervises investigations.
- Represents the County in trials and appeals.
- Explains and interprets ordinances and case law.
- Provides legal advice to various operating divisions.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs related work as required.
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be an active member of the Florida Bar. No outside practice is permitted.
Must possess a valid driver's Florida license at time of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of judicial procedures.
- Knowledge of State statutory and State and Federal constitutional law, and their application to County operations and ordinances.
- Ability to learn the organization, functions and authority of the various County departments.
- Ability to present and argue cases in court.
- Ability to analyze cases for their value as legal precedent.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with County administrative officials, employees, court officials, attorneys, and the general public.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Ability to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, hear, talk. Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 10 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, statutes, ordinances; technical and professional journals and manuals, abstracts, and financial reports. Ability to write legal documents, business letters, summaries, opinions, etc. using prescribed formats. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, details, and procedures to layman; persuasive/extemporaneous speaking; ability to speak in public. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
PAID TIME OFF
- Personal Leave
- Holidays
- Bereavement
- Military
HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving (and day after)
- Christmas
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
- Computer Purchase Program
- Direct Deposit Payroll
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
02
Do you have a current valid Florida Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
04
Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you a member of the Florida Bar?
- Yes
- No
06
How many years' litigation experience do you have in one or more of the following practice areas: litigation, workers' compensation or elections law?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 to 7 years
- No experience
07
If you answered with experience to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No experience", please indicate N/A.
08
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
10
Where did you hear about this position?
- Volusia County Website
- Indeed.com
- OrlandoJobs.com
- Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Other
11
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.
Required Question