JACKSONVILLE – Attorney – General Litigation

FCCMA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jacksonville seeks an Attorney – General Litigation to manage civil matters from pre-suit negotiations through trial or appeal and advise clients throughout the process. Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school, Florida license to practice law, seven+ years in civil litigation, and a required legal writing sample; government experience is preferred.

The city offers a competitive compensation package, holidays and comprehensive benefits, with a strong equal

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Florida license to practice law.
• Seven (7) years or more of experience in civil litigation is preferred.
• Professional legal experience in government is preferred.
• Legal writing sample is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters from pre-suit negotiation through trial or appeal.
• Advise clients throughout the process in State and Federal courts.
• Provide other legal services related to civil litigation as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar License

Job description

The primary purpose of the Attorney – General Litigation position is to handle a variety of civil litigation matters from pre-suit negotiation through trial or appeal and advise clients throughout the process. Additionally, the attorney will be expected to provide other legal services to clients as needed relating to civil litigation in State and Federal courts.

Open requirements include:

• Graduation from an accredited law school. Possession of a Florida license to practice law.
• Seven (7) years or more of experience in civil litigation is preferred.
• Professional legal experience in government is preferred.
• Legal writing sample is required.

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 a 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 is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to make a significant contribution in a dynamic, quality-oriented customer-focused organization. The City of Jacksonville is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.