Public Records Attorney — Local Government Policy & Compliance

City-of-Boca-Raton,-Fl; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton, FL seeks a Public Records Staff Attorney to coordinate responses to large, complex, and sensitive public records requests. The role serves as a subject matter expert on public records law, assisting in developing city-wide policies and standard forms to streamline the process.

The attorney will assist the City Attorney in providing legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and all departments, while handling subpoenas, preservation requests, and discovery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Florida public records laws and procedures.
• Ability to perform legal research and draft memoranda.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate City responses to sizeable, complex, or non-routine public records requests.
• Assist City Attorney and staff; respond to subpoenas and discovery requests.
• Develop policies, forms, and training to improve public records processes.
• Monitor changes in Florida public records laws and provide guidance to staff.

Skills

Public records law

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited)

Florida Bar in good standing

Florida Driver’s License (Class E)

Job description

The City of Boca Raton, FL seeks a Public Records Staff Attorney to coordinate responses to large, complex, and sensitive public records requests. The role serves as a subject matter expert on public records law, assisting in developing city-wide policies and standard forms to streamline the process.

The attorney will assist the City Attorney in providing legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and all departments, while handling subpoenas, preservation requests, and discovery.