Special Districts Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kutak Rock's Tallahassee office seeks a lateral associate for its Special Districts practice, spanning local government law, public finance, contracts, and governing board counsel in a private firm setting.

Ideal candidate has 3–6 years of transactional/governmental/public finance experience and will work closely with nationally recognized partners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Special Districts practice group across public finance, contracts, and governing board matters.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on complex transactional matters.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently and meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Learning agility

Deadline-driven

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Florida Bar admission

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

3–6 years transactional/governmental/public finance experience

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.