Attorney - Transactional

Cities, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Paid personal day

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plans

Employee assistance program

457(b) plan

ROTH IRA

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Jacksonville is seeking an attorney to provide legal support across contracts, government operations and transactional matters. The position requires a JD from an accredited law school and an active Florida license.

Candidates with 3+ years of experience and some government-related work will be favored. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package and a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Florida license to practice law.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.
• Government experience preferred.
• Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal support to various clients regarding contracts, government operations and other transactional matters.
• Supports the City in legal research, drafting, and review of agreements and policies.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Public sector experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Graduation from an accredited law school.Possession of a Florida license to practice law.Three (3) or more 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.

The City of Jacksonville is a premier local government employer providing a competitive compensation package and an excellent work environment. Employees are afforded 12 paid holidays plus a paid personal day. Our comprehensive benefit programs include defined contribution retirement plan, medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care; 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.

This position provides legal support to various clients regarding contracts, government operations and other transactional matters.