Municipal Law Counsel: City Contracts & Codes

City of Plant City; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Plant City seeks an Assistant City Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services to the City Commission, departments, and boards. Under the City Attorney, you will research federal, state, and local laws, prepare contracts, ordinances, and opinions, and represent the City in matters as assigned.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, Florida Bar license, at least five years in local government law, and experience in land use or real estate; NIMS training within a year is required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years of practice, including local government law.
• Five years’ experience in real estate/land use, contract drafting, or environmental law preferred.
• License to practice law in Florida in good standing.
• NIMS training within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review contracts, bonds, and other instruments related to municipal matters.
• Provide legal counsel to the City in all municipal areas.
• Draft and review ordinances, codes, resolutions, deeds, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and monitor developments in relevant law.
• Attend City Commission meetings to provide legal guidance.
• Prosecute City Code violations when authorized.

Skills

Municipal law

Legal drafting

Time management

Communication

City Charter knowledge

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

LL.M. in urban affairs

Florida Bar license

Job description

The City of Plant City seeks an Assistant City Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services to the City Commission, departments, and boards. Under the City Attorney, you will research federal, state, and local laws, prepare contracts, ordinances, and opinions, and represent the City in matters as assigned.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, Florida Bar license, at least five years in local government law, and experience in land use or real estate; NIMS training within a year is required.