Assistant County Attorneys

Assistant County Attorneys The Manatee County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications to fill three Assistant County Attorney positions.  The County Attorney’s Office comprehensively serves the legal needs of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, as the governing body of Manatee County, and renders legal advice to the Board, the County Administrator, and to departments and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Board.  Assistant County Attorneys perform a variety of highly responsible and often complex work.  Candidates with at least three years of experience in any combination of these practice areas will be considered:  real estate, eminent domain, litigation, appellate…

Supervisor Circuit Civil – Manatee County The Circuit Civil division has jurisdiction over general law cases such as foreclosures, real property disputes, condominium disputes, eminent domain, auto negligence, personal negligence, professional malpractice, products liability and contracts and indebtedness, all with a claim value over $15,000. The Probate and Guardianship division processes the petition for probate which allows for distribution of a decendent’s assets in which was left in their name alone or to appoint a successor trustee.  Guardianship is necessary to protect the personal and property rights of both, an incapacitated person or minor. The Supervisor I/Circuit Civil & Probate…

Guardian Ad Litem Attorney

Statewide Guardian Ad LItem Attorney – 12th Circuit Help children find permanency by joining the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. We represent abused and neglected children in dependency court, advocating for their legal interests using multi-disciplinary teams with child welfare professionals and community volunteers. These rewarding, fast-paced positions are available to attorneys of varying levels of experience and provide many opportunities for professional development gaining trial experience and furthering expertise in juvenile law. Excellent benefits, rates as low as $8.34 per month for single coverage with family coverage costing only $30 per month.  Free life insurance and qualified participation…

TRIAL ATTORNEY

TRIAL ATTORNEY Banker Lopez Gassler is seeking an experienced Attorney to join our Fort Myers office.   This trial-oriented position focuses on the defense of automobile negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability cases.  An active license with the Florida Bar is required.  Please submit your resume, writing sample, and law school transcript to: attorneyrecruiting@bankerlopez.com 

22 LAWYERS WILL RECEIVE FLORIDA BAR PRO BONO AWARDS IN SUPREME COURT CEREMONY FEB. 7

The Florida Bar will recognize 22 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients at a Feb. 7 ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida.   Established in 1981, The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards are intended to encourage lawyers to volunteer free legal services to the poor by recognizing those who make public service commitments and to raise public awareness of the substantial volunteer services provided by Florida lawyers to those who cannot afford legal fees. Florida Bar President Michelle R. Suskauer will present the 2019 awards.   The awards recognize pro bono service…