City Attorney

Fl Counties; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Public service environment

Job summary

The City of Fort Pierce is seeking a City Attorney to serve as the legal advisor to the City Commission and all city officers. The successful candidate will oversee municipal legal matters, provide guidance on governance, and lead the City Attorney's Office.

A JD and Florida Bar membership are required, with a minimum of ten years in law, preferably municipal practice. The starting salary range is open dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Florida (Florida Bar in good standing).
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the management and practice of law, preferably municipal law.

Responsibilities

• Advise the City Commission on legal matters and act as legal counsel to City officers in the performance of their official duties.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the City Attorney's Office.
• Represent the City in legal proceedings and ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Skills

Municipal law experience

Legal advisory

Public policy understanding

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Florida Bar license (in good standing)

Job description

The City of Fort Pierce (~pop. 50,550) is a historic, waterfront community situated along Florida’s beautiful southeast Atlantic Coast, in the heart of the Treasure Coast. The City offers a small-town atmosphere, miles of pristine shoreline, an ideal year-round climate, and proximity to several major metropolitan areas, with Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami all just two hours away. The city encompasses approximately 31 square miles and is a diverse, neighborly community with fascinating research centers and museums, excellent community services, and a wealth of cultural and recreational attractions.

The City of Fort Pierce has a commission manager form of government. The Mayor and four Commissioners are elected to nonpartisan, four-year terms. The City is a full-service municipality with over 15 Departments, which include unique services such as the Golf Course, Marina, and Sunrise Theater. The City has 472 FTEs and a recommended FY2027 General Fund Budget of $73,263,742, with a Capital Fund Budget of $4,956,501.

The City is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Attorney, which is hired by and reports to the City Commission. Pursuant to the City Charter, the City Attorney serves as legal advisor to, and counsel for, the City and all its officers in matters relating to their official duties. Requirements include a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensure to practice law in Florida. Candidates must have at least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in the management and practice of law, preferably with municipal law practice. Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar is required. A comparable combination of training, education, and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

The starting salary range is open, depending upon qualifications. The City values its employees and offers an excellent benefits package. Florida does not have a state income tax, and residency within city limits is required.

To be considered, visit www.SRNsearch.com to view a detailed brochure of the position and to apply. The first review of applications will take place on October 12, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.

The City of Fort Pierce is an equal opportunity employer.

Under Florida Open Records law, applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.