What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Use Assistant City Attorney II position at City of Fort Lauderdale?
Position Summary
Provides legal assistance to City Attorney’s Office advising City Commission, the City Manager’s Office, department-level management and staff on a variety of legal issues.
This is a non-classified "at will" position and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.
PLEASE NOTE: This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.
This job classification is in Management Category I for benefits purposes, which includes Ten (10) additional Management Vacation days per calendar year and a monthly Employee Expense Allowance of $390.00.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law schoolThree or more years of increasingly responsible experience in law License to practice law in the State of Florida in accordance with the Florida Bar AssociationExperience in Land Use and Zoning MattersIf claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application. As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How To Apply/ Veteran Information
Applications will be reviewed and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position.
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
Click Here For Additional Management Benefits.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Provides legal assistance to City Attorney’s Office advising City Commission, the City Manager’s Office, department-level management and staff on a variety of legal issues.
This is a non-classified "at will" position and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.
PLEASE NOTE: This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.
This job classification is in Management Category I for benefits purposes, which includes Ten (10) additional Management Vacation days per calendar year and a monthly Employee Expense Allowance of $390.00.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Performs legal research and prepares legal opinions and advice on numerous legal issues for city commission, city departments, boards, agencies and other legal entities of the city
- Provides legal review and advice for claims and complaints by or against the city and its other legal entities; recommends action to be taken by city officials and other representatives
- Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts and agreements
- Draft Engineer’s Certificates
- Review and revise Maintenance Agreements
- Draft, Revise and Review Restrictive Covenants
- Provide Opinions on the City Charter and municipal law matters in general
- Draft Development Agreements and ancillary Agreements
- Provide legal advice on Land Use and Zoning Matters
- Review and Revise Parking Agreements
- Prepare Resolutions and Ordinances
- Prepares proposed legislation and makes recommendations to repeal or amend existing laws.
- Directs the work for and supervises paralegal and administrative assistants
- Attends City commission meetings, planning commission meetings and other meetings as assigned
- Performs related work as required
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law schoolThree or more years of increasingly responsible experience in law License to practice law in the State of Florida in accordance with the Florida Bar AssociationExperience in Land Use and Zoning MattersIf claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application. As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How To Apply/ Veteran Information
Applications will be reviewed and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position.
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
Click Here For Additional Management Benefits.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
