Municipal Tort Litigation Attorney – In-House

City of Plant City; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

City of Miami seeks a Florida licensed attorney to join its in-house legal team to handle all aspects of civil tort litigation from inception through post-trial motions. The successful candidate will actively manage cases through discovery, depositions, and trial planning.

The position is full-time with salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance and a choice between a 401k plan or a defined benefit pension plan, as provided by ordinance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 3 to 7 years of civil litigation experience.
• First-chair trial experience; municipal government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of civil tort litigation from inception through post-trial motions.
• Manage cases through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, including ADR.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and administrative staff to manage caseload and strategy.
• Expand practice into complex areas such as commercial disputes, civil rights, constitutional law, and land use.

Skills

Tort litigation

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

City of Miami seeks a Florida licensed attorney to join its in-house legal team to handle all aspects of civil tort litigation from inception through post-trial motions. The successful candidate will actively manage cases through discovery, depositions, and trial planning.

The position is full-time with salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance and a choice between a 401k plan or a defined benefit pension plan, as provided by ordinance.