Deputy City Attorney - Litigation
About The Position
Professional work assisting the City Attorney in providing legal services to the City. Duties include assisting the City Attorney in performing the responsibilities of general legal counsel for the City, including the rendering of legal advice and assistance to the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads. Other duties include researching legal questions, preparing resolutions, issuing briefs and legal documents, representing City in various civil lawsuits and rendering legal opinions. May supervise paralegals, and administrative staff as assigned. Work is performed under the direction of the City Attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents, and evaluation of results obtained. Reports directly to the City Attorney.
Requirements
- Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and degree of Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Seven (7) years’ experience in criminal or civil litigation.
- Must be admitted to practice law in Florida and be a member of the Florida Bar.
- Must be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, within six (6) months of hiring.
- Seven (7) years of experience in civil or criminal litigation, preferably all or most of that experience focused in the areas of tort claims, employment disputes, criminal law, civil rights violations, land use or real estate litigation.
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicates with people of all ages by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
- Functions as a representative to the judiciary.
- Evaluates current practices and participates in developing new policies and procedures.
- Assists with the resolution of citizen complaints when requested.
- Prepares and files legal documents and presents case to proper jurisdiction regarding forfeiture of properties.
- Renders oral and written opinions, synopses, abstracts or summaries of legal issues and publications pertaining to law enforcement as required.
- Conducts research using state and federal statute books or websites, codes and ordinances, policy manuals and other sources to assist the department with procedural issues on a daily basis.
- Locates, reviews and advises appropriate staff of judicial decisions for applicability to pending cases or actions.
- Litigate on behalf of the City in cases of modern local government law.
- Attends seminars at the local, state and national level to secure continuing education in specialized areas of law relevant to City issues.
- Monitors internal controls for fraud, errors, and omissions within the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
