Attorney III - Transactional - Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA)

Jacksonville, FL, United States

Salary: $130,000.00 - $197,455.80 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Appointed Employee

Job Number: 2024-05743

Department: OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Opening Date: 12/12/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

The position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV. This position provides legal support to JEA regarding operations and transactional matters. Work assignments include negotiating and drafting complex contracts (procurement contracts, construction contracts, grant agreements 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 previous public utilities experience. Knowledge in open government laws, public records, and ethics is preferred but not required. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel or a supervising Assistant General Counsel IV as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.

Examples of Work

Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares high priority opinions on complex legal issues. Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex 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 JEA 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 on legal matters. Serves as counsel to JEA in cases, hearings and at various internal board hearings and appeals. Attends meetings of the JEA Board of Directors and committees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 complex legal issues and prepare sound 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.

Open Requirements/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 strongly preferred. Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required.

Writing samples will be requested for those candidates selected to interview.

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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes

No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? Yes

No

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Do you have a degree from an accredited law school? Yes

No

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Are you a member in good standing of the Florida Bar? Yes

No

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What is your Florida Bar number?

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Do you have Florida Bar certification(s) in any practice area(s)? If yes, please list these area(s). If no, write N/A.

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Do you have seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law? Please note: this does NOT include years spent as a legal intern while in law school. Yes

No

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If you answered "yes" to question #7, please provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience including the name of the organization(s) where you gained this experience.

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Do you have experience at the managerial or supervisory level? Yes

No

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If you answered "yes" to question #9, please provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience including the name of the organization(s) where you gained this experience.

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Do you have experience practicing law in a government agency? Yes

No

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If you answered "yes" to question #11, please provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience including the name of the organization(s) where you gained this experience.

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Do you have utility, including energy, water and wastewater experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience. Yes

No

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Do you have experience providing legal advice or guidance to Boards or Commissions? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice. Yes

No

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Do you have any Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or North America Electric Reliability Commission experience? If yes, indicate number of years and explain practice. Yes

No

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Do you have commercial transactions experience and experience drafting contracts? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice. Yes

No

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Do you have commercial, construction, or eminent domain experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in commercial, construction or eminent domain. Yes

No

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Do you have public records experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain public records experience. Yes

No

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Do you have real estate, easements or leases experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice. Yes

No

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Do you have experience with sunshine laws, Chapter 286, Florida Statutes or public records laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience. Yes

No

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Do you have experience with ethics laws, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience. Yes

No

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Do you have experience with government purchasing? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience. Yes

No

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