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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_City Attorney: City Attorney

Salary Range Minimum:

$99,921.57

Salary Range Maximum:

$158,750.39

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Job Details:

This is professional and responsible work assisting the senior attorneys in the City Attorney's Office, including the rendering of legal advice and assistance to the City Commission, all Charter Officers, senior and mid-level management, and the citizen boards and committees.

Positions allocated to this class report to the City Attorney and work under close to general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its limited management responsibility, Juris Doctorate Degree, state licensure, and moderate level of independent professional judgment.

The successful candidate must have strong legal research and analysis skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and an understanding of the unique aspects of representing a public sector client. Preference will be given to candidates with transactional experience and a demonstrated interest in, or experience in, local government law.

Job Description:

NATURE OF WORK

This is professional and responsible work assisting the senior attorneys in the City Attorney’s Office, including the rendering of legal advice and assistance to the City Commission, all Charter Officers, senior and mid-level management, and the citizen boards and committees.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this class report to the City Attorney and work under close to general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its limited management responsibility, Juris Doctorate Degree, state licensure, and moderate level of independent professional judgment

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Recommends policy or procedure changes and coordinates implementation strategies that comply with the requirements of law.  Assists senior management and City Commission in administration of policies and procedures that comply with the requirements of law.

Evaluates the facts of specific cases or assignments, conducts legal research, provide legal opinions and memorandums and renders legal advice and assistance as directed to the City Commission,  all Charter Officers,   senior and mid-level management, as well as its citizen boards and committees, and other municipal service providers.

Interviews witnesses, plaintiffs, and clients.

Represents the City in administrative hearings.

Prepares ordinances, resolutions, policies regulations and procedures for consideration by the City Commission to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

Prepares contracts of varying complexity.

Prepares and approves any necessary deeds, easements, leases and other documents involving properties or interest therein, being transferred or conveyed by the City, as directed.

Stays current with court decisions, administrative decisions, legislation and problems pertaining to local government law and matters relating thereto.  Assist City Attorney in tracking and analyzing pending state legislation.

Provides legal representation to commission-appointed Boards and Committees.

Ability to negotiate effectively.

Attends continuing legal education  courses.

Attends meetings of the City Commission, its agencies, boards and committees, when such attendance is required or appropriate.

Performs duties as assigned by the senior attorneys and the City Attorney.

Attends work on a continual and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy, based on physical location and organizational structure.

May be required to work with, or will have access to, information or document pertaining to criminal investigations, especially those dealing with drug-related activity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college of law and membership in The Florida Bar and three (3) years of professional legal experience.  Preference will be given to those who have local government experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Membership in The Florida Bar required at the time of application.

NOTES

Must meet all the requirements established for an Assistant City Attorney I.

Attends meetings outside of normal business hours. 

Not permitted to practice law except on the behalf of the City, or engage in any other  employment without the express consent of the City Attorney.

SELECTION FACTORS

Thorough knowledge of local government law.

Thorough knowledge of legal principles and concepts and ability to apply them appropriately.

Thorough knowledge of   federal, state, and local laws and judicial decisions of federal and state courts,  including regulations and their enforcement as they relate to local governments.

Knowledge of computers and relevant software.

Ability to negotiate effectively.

Ability to  prepare ordinances, legal documents, and render legal opinions.

Ability to analyze, evaluate and organize facts, evidence and legal procedures and to present information orally and in writing in a clear and logical form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officials and employees of the City, county, state and federal governments, and the general public.

Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.

Ability to handle several assignments concurrently, and prioritize effectively.

Ability to supervise others.

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

Salary : $99,922 - $158,750