Deputy Associate Staff AttorneyThe Deputy Associate Staff Attorney advises members in legal matters which affect the Sheriff's Office. The member performs administrative and legal duties and tasks specific to the position. Position requires exercise of discretion, independent judgement and independent thought.The most important and essential job function of the position is 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.The Deputy Associate Staff Attorney shall perform any other duties and tasks that may be required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.Employee BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffDirect Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay ChecksTuition ReimbursementEducation IncentivesFree Employee Health ClinicWellness IncentivesFRS RetirementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee GymLife InsuranceDeferred Compensation PlanEssential FunctionsRead and approve General OrdersAttend and participate in staff meetingsMaintain liaison to State Attorney's Office and other government entitiesProvide legal bulletins to membersPerform liaison functions on legislationDeliver speechesServe on training committeePrepare CALEA inspection reportsProvide legal opinions to requestsRepresent PCSO in quasi-criminal/civil and criminal casesRepresent PCSO in major lawsuitsAct as liaison with other attorneysReview and negotiate contractsAnalyze public records requestsDraft legal documentsConsult in disciplinary mattersRespond to shootings/serious accidentsObtain warrants for blood borne pathogen testsManage minor claims resolutionProvide legal counsel and execute duties of a confidential taskEducation, Professional Certification or LicenseFour Year College DegreeJuris Doctorate degreeMember of Florida BarValid Florida driver's licenseProfessional ExperienceNoneEnvironmental ConditionsWorks in an office setting under normal stress levelsWorks on an on-call statusKnowledge ofFederal lawPCSO policy and proceduresFlorida State Statues chapter 119Case lawCriminal lawCurrent General Counsel and Grant issuesSpecific legislationLegislative processGeographical areaRules of civil and criminal procedureWeaponsFederal and state proceduresCriminal trial lawContract lawAdministrative lawEmployment LawTorts and negligence lawAbility toReasonOperate a motor vehicleRead and write EnglishSkillsInterviewingConflict resolutionLegal draftingTrialLegal researchProblem solvingResearchCommunicationAnalyticalPublic speakingOrganizationalInterpersonalComputerBasic English grammarLegal knowledgeCriminal law experienceCommon sensePhysical RequirementsSit for long periodsStand for long periodsSee at normal range or with accommodationsHear at normal level or with accommodationsSpeak English understandablyManual dexterityAmbulate independentlyBend/SquatWalkLift/carry 40Recognize colorsOtherCALEA: Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement AgenciesEqual Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VMinUSD $92,586.83/Yr.MaxUSD $109,964.19/Yr.