Assistant City Attorney

Florida Association of Counties; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Florida is looking for an experienced Assistant City Attorney to join its legal team. This role involves focusing on local government procurement and transactional practice, requiring a Juris Doctor Degree and a minimum of five years of legal experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $108,000 – $171,000 based on qualifications and experience, along with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a practicing attorney.
• Ability to work well with City departments.
• Diverse experience in local government practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Join the City Attorney’s legal team.
• Concentrate on local government procurement and transactional practice.
• Collaborate with various departments.

Skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

The City Attorney’s Office for the City of North Port, Florida, has an immediate opening and is seeking an experienced Assistant City Attorney to join its collegial legal team. In-office and remote work available.

The City seeks candidates who have the ability to work well with the City Attorney’s legal team and can earn the trust and respect of the City’s many departments. Interested applicants must have a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a practicing attorney.

Ideal candidates will have a diverse experience in many local government practice areas, duties will vary but will concentrate on local government procurement and transactional practice. Other relevant experience in the government or private sector is welcome.

The City is offering a competitive annual salary range of $108,000 – $171,000 based on qualifications and experience, and an excellent benefit package.