Land Use Attorney II - Public Sector Impact & Growth

jacksonville.gov; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jacksonville is seeking an Attorney II - Land Use to provide land use, zoning, and other legal services to the City Council, the City’s Planning & Development Department, and other clients. The attorney will prepare opinions, legislation, and legal documents, and will support various boards and agencies.

Knowledge of sunshine law, ethics and public records is preferred; graduation from an accredited law school and Florida license required; three years of experience; public-sector

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Florida license to practice law.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.
• Professional legal experience in government - preferred.
• Knowledge of sunshine law, ethics and public records is preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares opinions and memoranda on various issues.
• Prepares, drafts, reviews, revises, and approves development agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal documents.
• Advises clients on a variety of legal matters and provides support to City boards, commissions, and agencies.
• Represents the Office of General Counsel in cases, hearings and at internal board hearings and appeals.
• Attends meetings of the City Council, boards, agencies and OGC clients.
• Reviews ordinances and state statutes for legal validity and applicability.

Job description

The City of Jacksonville is seeking an Attorney II - Land Use to provide land use, zoning, and other legal services to the City Council, the City’s Planning & Development Department, and other clients. The attorney will prepare opinions, legislation, and legal documents, and will support various boards and agencies.

Knowledge of sunshine law, ethics and public records is preferred; graduation from an accredited law school and Florida license required; three years of experience; public-sector