Attorney II - Regulatory

Salary : $90,000.00 - $139,198.53 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, FL

Job Type : Appointed Employee

Job Number : 2024-06026

Department : OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Opening Date : 05 / 29 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

The position reports to a senior attorney. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal services of limited variety and complexity to their respective clients.

Work is performed under the direction of a managing or senior attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.

Examples of Work

• Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.
• Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.
• Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and / or acceptability.
• Investigates claims and complaints by or against the Consolidated Government and recommends action to be taken.
• Prepares for and tries state and federal cases for damages, declaratory and injunctive or other relief and other suits, administrative proceedings and hearings which include taking depositions, preparing pleadings, motions, memoranda, written discovery, briefs and trial and appellate materials.
• Prepares proposed legislation and makes recommendations to repeal, amend or revise existing laws. Advises clients on legal matters.
• Represents the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in cases, hearings and at various internal board hearings and appeals.
• Attends meetings of the City Council, boards, agencies and OGC clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence, City Ordinances and Charter provisions relating to the authority and functions of Consolidated Government, established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to county and municipal activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct research on legal issues and prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to gain knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to City government and other OGC clients.
• Ability to prepare and try civil law cases before county, state and federal courts, administrative bodies and arbitrators.
• Ability to analyze and prepare civil law cases, ordinances, contracts and other legal documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Open Requirements / Supplemental Information

• Graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a Florida license to practice law.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.
• Professional legal experience in government is preferred.
• Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.

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• The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans;
• life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses;

an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan.

We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships.

Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process.

The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.

Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

Do you have a degree from an accredited law school?

Are you a member in good standing of the Florida Bar?

What is your Florida Bar number?

Do you have three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law?

If you answered "yes" to question #6, provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

If you answered "yes" to question #6, indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

Do you have experience practicing law in a government agency?

If you answered "yes" to question #9, provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

If you answered "yes" to question #9, indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

Do you have Administrative hearings experience? If yes, indicate the number or years and explain Administrative hearings experience.

Do you have experience with sunshine laws, Chapter 286, Florida Statutes or public records laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes?

If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.

Do you have experience in state court? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain the nature and extent of your practice.

Include in particular the extent of your experience with jury and bench trials.

Do you have any experience where you were required to perform statutory interpretation and implementation? If yes, please describe the types of matters involving statutory interpretation and how often that has been a part of your work experience.

Required Question