$54.92-$86.09 Hourly / $9,519.47-$14,922.27 Monthly / $114,233.60-$179,067.20 Yearly
This professional position
assists the City Attorney in providing legal representation to the Mayor, the
City Council, and all the several departments, officers and boards of city
government. This position primarily
involves the civil and administrative practice of law. Responsibilities will vary
depending on the assigned Practice Group within the Legal Department and may
include: code development or revision;
researching and drafting legal opinions; preparation and analysis of various
legal documents, including contracts, grants, leases, policies, forms, agenda
items, resolutions and ordinances as well as other legal instruments;
consultation with departments on legal issues and problems; enforcement of
violations of municipal ordinances before special magistrates and/or in
Municipal Court; attending quasi-judicial meetings of the City Council and
other administrative boards (e.g., code enforcement, historic preservation
boards, variance review board, etc.); handling of litigation from inception to
conclusion. The work involves a high
degree of complexity, requires the application of an advanced level of
knowledge and skill, and is performed independently. Self-motivation,
solution-oriented thinking and independence are emphasized. Supervision may be
exercised over subordinate clerical employees; supervision and/or mentoring of less
experienced assistant city attorneys is expected with this position. Work is performed in accordance with general
policies and the established standards and practices of the legal profession.
Work is reviewed by a higher-level attorney or the City Attorney through
examination of plans proposed and an evaluation of the results of completed
assignments.
Extensive knowledge of: legal principles and their application and administrative and constitutional law.
Considerable knowledge of: Florida and municipal law and its application to local government. Knowledge of research methods and techniques concerning legal case work including Civil litigation rules and techniques; claims processing methods and procedures; real estate law and practices; principles, practices, and techniques of modern supervision.
Ability to: analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to local government problems; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly, concisely and logically; prepare pleadings and try cases; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; manage or assist in management of the City’s real properties; supervise employees in the prosecution division of the City Attorney’s Office.
Skill in: providing clear direction to subordinate staff in meeting goals.