What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney III - Transactional position at City of Jacksonville?
JOB
The position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV. This position provides legal support to various clients regarding contracts, government operations and other transactional matters. Work assignments include intense negotiating and drafting contracts (procurement contracts, construction contracts, grants contracts, permits, licenses, etc.) real estate and finance documents, interlocal agreements, legal opinions, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal documents. Preference is given to attorneys with strong experience in real estate matters but is not required. This position will also provide legal support to various City boards, commissions, and agencies. Knowledge in sunshine law, ethics and public records is preferred but not required. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel or a supervising Assistant General Counsel V as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents, and evaluation of results obtained.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises, and approves contracts, deeds, easements, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, property exchange agreements, development agreements, leases, licenses, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability.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 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Graduation from an accredited law school.Possession of a Florida license to practice law.Seven (7) 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. ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov/jobs. A resume is required with application. NEOGOV works best with Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer version 11 or higher browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. You may have to cut and paste the link into the browser's search area. Be sure to add coj.net to your address book to ensure you receive email notifications. You may also check your application status at any time by logging into your account.
The position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV. This position provides legal support to various clients regarding contracts, government operations and other transactional matters. Work assignments include intense negotiating and drafting contracts (procurement contracts, construction contracts, grants contracts, permits, licenses, etc.) real estate and finance documents, interlocal agreements, legal opinions, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal documents. Preference is given to attorneys with strong experience in real estate matters but is not required. This position will also provide legal support to various City boards, commissions, and agencies. Knowledge in sunshine law, ethics and public records is preferred but not required. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel or a supervising Assistant General Counsel V as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents, and evaluation of results obtained.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises, and approves contracts, deeds, easements, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, property exchange agreements, development agreements, leases, licenses, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability.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 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Graduation from an accredited law school.Possession of a Florida license to practice law.Seven (7) 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. ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov/jobs. A resume is required with application. NEOGOV works best with Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer version 11 or higher browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. You may have to cut and paste the link into the browser's search area. Be sure to add coj.net to your address book to ensure you receive email notifications. You may also check your application status at any time by logging into your account.
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