Special Districts Associate Attorney

Kutak Rock; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Plan

Health Savings Account

Fertility coverage assistance

Adoption and surrogacy financial help

Nine paid holidays

Flexible paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave (1 hour per 30 hours)

Paid parental leave

Bereavement, jury duty, military leave

Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Care

Domestic Partner Benefits

Commuting Benefits

Technology Allowance

Job summary

Kutak Rock’s Tallahassee office seeks a lateral associate for its Special Districts practice. This role offers exposure to local government law, including public finance, contracts, and governance, within a private practice setting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced partners and handle multiple matters across various local government disciplines. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in transactional, governmental, or public finance law and are admitted to the Florida Bar or

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication with clients and supervising attorneys.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deliver work on time.
• Ability to learn new legal and factual subject matter as required by each engagement.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and matter-management skills.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and large transaction teams.
• Willingness to travel.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Working under pressure

Organization

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Florida Bar admission (good standing)

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

3–6 years experience in transactional/governmental/public finance

Job description

K utak Rock LLP’ s Tallahassee office has a need for a lateral associate attorney for its Special Districts practice group. These special districts are local units of special-purpose government, offering a unique opportunity to practice across multiple areas of local government law—including public finance, contracts, public records, and governing board counsel—within a private practice setting. This role is well suited for an attorney with three to six years of experience in, or an interest in developing expertise in, governmental law and transactional practice while working closely with experienced, nationally recognized partners.

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate competently and professionally with clients and supervising attorneys
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and deliver work efficiently and on time
• Ability to learn new legal and factual subject matter as required by each engagement
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and matter management skills
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, support staff, and large transaction teams
• Ability and willingness to travel
  

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Admitted to the Florida Bar in good standing, or eligible for admission within one year
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 3-6 years of experience in transactional, governmental, or public finance law preferred

Position Information

Status: Exempt

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with manager approval

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year.
• Flexible paid vacation leave.
• 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bereavement, jury duty, military leave.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-Up Care.
• Domestic Partner Benefits.
• Commuting Benefits.
• Technology Allowance.
• Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated \"Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just based on our revenues or our profits, but with the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.