LAW CLERK at Nassau County in Jacksonville, FL

Under the general direction of the County Attorney’s Office, performs legal research and prepares opinions and memoranda on matters of local government law for various county departments, committees, and boards as assigned. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the area of County government.

• Conducts legal research and drafts legal memorandum rendering legal opinions as assigned.
• Prepares, reviews and drafts ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, and other legal documents as assigned.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, subordinates, co-workers, County personnel, County Boards and Committees, various other agencies, vendors and the general public.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• In accordance with Policy 8.10, all employees of Nassau County may be required to work in your current role or any role as necessary before, during or after an Emergency.
• Performs related duties as required and as assigned.

At the time of hire the applicant must be a law student, and graduation from an ABA-accredited law school must be completed within one year of the hire date. Prior County internship/externship experience preferred. Law School Journal writing and editing experience preferred. May require a valid State Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures of the County Attorney’s Office and the County as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Law Clerk.
• Knowledge of legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently.
• Ability to grasp, comprehend and analyze legal issues and factual details.
• Ability to digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to draft legal memoranda, ordinances, resolutions, and policies as assigned.
• Knowledge of the methods, policies, and procedures of the Office of the County Attorney.
• Knowledge of the organization of the County and of related departments and agencies.
• Familiarity with Florida Government in the Sunshine Laws, Florida Public Records Laws, and Florida Ethics Laws as they pertain to County government.
• Ability to react quickly under the dynamics of the community and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters on behalf of the County.
• Ability to use independent judgment in performing routine and non-routine tasks.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Ability to offer assistance and guidance to fellow employees as necessary.
• Ability to learn and utilize news skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Ability to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions as required.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily inside an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.