Attorney III - Litigation

Attorney III - Litigation

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Attorney III - Litigation

Salary

$110,586.19 - $130,000.00 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Department

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Job Number

2021-04251

Closing

6/1/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Description

The position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV. The primary purpose of this position is to mentor less seasoned attorneys and to provide legal services that are of the utmost difficult and complex level to their respective clients. 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, 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 the Consolidated Government 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 includes 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 clients on legal matters.

• Represents the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in cases, hearings and at various internal board hearings and appeals.

• Attends meetings of the City Council, boards, agencies and OGC clients.

• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.

• Supervises with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction, and encourages innovation.

• 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 significant and high priority 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 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.

  A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net . A resume is required with your application. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: [email protected]

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.

www.coj.net/benefits

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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

  03

  Do you possess a State of Florida license to practice law?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have seven (7) years or more of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law?

• Yes

• No

  05

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

  06

  Do you have experience at the managerial or supervisory level?

• Yes

• No

  07

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

  08

  Do you have Civil Rights litigation experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in Civil Rights litigation.

  09

  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.

  10

  Do you have Federal Court experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in Federal Court.

  11

  Do you have personal injury and wrongful death experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in injury and wrongful death.

  12

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

  13

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

  14

  Do you have Administrative hearings experience? If yes, indicate the number or years and explain Administrative hearings experience.

  15

  Do you have experience in state court? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain the nature and extent of your practice. Include in particular the extent of your experience with jury and bench trials.

  16

  Do you have experience practicing law in a government agency? If yes, describe your experience not mentioned in your answers to question 5 - 15.

  17

  Do you have experience with the laws relating to public schools in Florida and representation of public school districts or school boards, including but not limited to ESE (Exceptional Student Education)?

  18

  Do you have labor and/or employment law – including Title VII and ADA Experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain the practice in labor and/or employment law.

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  A copy of your resume is required with your application. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

  Required Question

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City of Jacksonville

Address

117 West Duval Street, Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Phone

(904) 255-5607

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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