Attorney III - Transactional

Jacksonville, FL, United States

Salary: $119,670.12 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Appointed Employee

Job Number: 2024-05879

Department: OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Opening Date: 03/08/2024

Closing Date: 5/10/2024 12:00 AM Eastern

Job Description

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 IV as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.

Examples of Work

Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, mentors and evaluates the work of assigned staff. 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to gain knowledge of 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 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 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 related legal opinions. Ability to analyze and prepare ordinances, contracts and other legal documents. Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of subordinates. 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 preferred. Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.

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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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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 #6, 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 two (2) years of experience at the managerial or supervisory level? Yes

No

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If you answered "yes" to question #8, 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 #10, 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 in security law and municipal finance? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.

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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.

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Do you have any tax experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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