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. 

• 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 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.

• 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.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.
 
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