Municipal Civil Litigator: Trial & Appellate

City of Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Miami Beach seeks an experienced attorney to lead complex litigation for the City, handling pre-suit and in-suit matters, trial strategy, and appellate work. You will represent the City in civil and administrative proceedings, coordinate with agencies, and manage external counsel when needed, while advising department directors on litigation risks and outcomes.

Responsibilities include drafting briefs, pleadings, motions and discovery plans; presenting cases in court; supervising

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• 1–7 years of relevant experience.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Florida.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Represents the City in complex civil and appellate litigation and before administrative hearings.
• Performs all phases of pretrial, trial, and appellate work.
• Develops litigation strategy and alternatives.
• Prepares briefs, drafts pleadings, motions and arguments, and conducts discovery and depositions.
• Files motions and briefs.
• Appears in court on behalf of the City, including at trial.
• Consults with legal staff of other entities on joint cases.
• Supervises the presentation of cases when outside counsel is used.
• Provides advice to department directors on litigation status.
• Represents the City in negotiations to resolve litigation risk issues.
• Oversees external attorneys in labor/employment law matters.
• Provides legal advice on a wide range of issues and drafts opinions, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other instruments.

Skills

Municipal law

Civil litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Court proceedings

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The City of Miami Beach seeks an experienced attorney to lead complex litigation for the City, handling pre-suit and in-suit matters, trial strategy, and appellate work. You will represent the City in civil and administrative proceedings, coordinate with agencies, and manage external counsel when needed, while advising department directors on litigation risks and outcomes.

Responsibilities include drafting briefs, pleadings, motions and discovery plans; presenting cases in court; supervising