ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY - APPELLATE LAW PALM BEACH COUNTY

The Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Assistant County Attorney. Membership in The Florida Bar is required. Excellent academic record is also preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in civil appellate law is preferred, but exceptional candidates with less experience may be considered. Must have ability to represent the County in various types of appeals in federal and state court and to provide litigation support to civil litigation attorneys on appellate issues. The duties of the position will mainly be appellate-related, but the attorney may be required to provide some non-appellate department representation or litigation as needed. Experience in local government law is desired. Must have diligent work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, and be a team player. Certification by the Florida Bar in Appellate Law is preferred. Great benefits, including hybrid work schedule, and a competitive salary based on experience. Please send resume to David R.F. Ottey, Chief Assistant County Attorney: 300 North Dixie Highway, Litigation Division – Suite 359, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; or email to COATTYemail@pbc.gov

Leal Law is the exclusive sponsor of the Hispanic Heritage Month event for the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Palm Beach and South Palm Beach chapters), and the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. The event is scheduled to take place on September 14, 2023.

Founding Attorney Alberto Leal is a noted supporter of the local Hispanic community through his roles as board member of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association, frequent guest speaker at Hispanic community forums, and advocate for Latino-focused legal initiatives.

A native of South Florida, Leal began his career as a certified legal intern for the Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit before transitioning into private practice. In 2017, Leal founded Leal Law, a boutique civil law firm representing clients in Family, Injury, Business, and Disability Law. Leal’s litigation background has helped clients with auto accident recovery, divorce, ADA Title III claims, contract disputes and TCPA claims.

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