Description:

Summary:
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Works independently and assists the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney in the provision of legal services to the City, including the Mayor, City Commission, City departments and all City agencies, Boards and Committees; and performs other related duties as assigned. One of the position's primary responsibilities will be providing litigation related services to the City with an emphasis on representing the City in Worker's Compensation claims; may supervise work of subordinate employees.

Assistant City Attorney II
Works independently with minimal guidance and assists in the provision of legal services to the City, including the Mayor, City Commission, City departments and all City agencies, Boards and Committees; and performs other related duties as assigned. One of the position's primary responsibilities will be providing litigation related services to the City with an emphasis on representing the City in Worker's Compensation claims; may supervise work of subordinate employees.

Assistant City Attorney I
Under general guidance of a more senior attorney, assists in the provision of legal services to the City, including the Mayor, City Commission, City departments and all City agencies, Boards and Committees; and performs other related duties as assigned. One of the position's primary responsibilities will be providing litigation related services to the City with an emphasis on representing the City in Worker's Compensation claims; may supervise work of subordinate employees.

Salary:
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of $125,513 -$188,259 (min-max)

Assistant City Attorney II
Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of $114,103 -$171,152 (min-max)

Assistant City Attorney I
Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of $103,729 -$155,594 (min-max)

Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Defined Contribution Plan (401a) with employer match (6.5%); 12 holidays, accrued vacation, and sick time.

Management Category II Benefits: Four (4) Days of Management Leave per Year and additional $50,000 life insurance policy.

Qualifications:
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Juris Doctorate and eight (8) years of progressively responsible legal experience in Worker's Compensation claims and litigation. Five (5) years of local government legal experience is highly desirable. A valid Florida driver's license is required. Member of the Florida Bar in good standing is required.

Assistant City Attorney II
Juris Doctorate and five (5) years of progressively responsible legal experience in Worker's Compensation claims and litigation. Three (3) years of local government legal experience is highly desirable. A valid Florida driver's license is required. Member of the Florida Bar in good standing is required.

Assistant City Attorney I
Juris Doctorate and three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience in Worker's Compensation claims and litigation. A valid Florida driver's license is required. Member of the Florida Bar in good standing is required.

Education Requirements:
To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:
  1. a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
  2. an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
  3. an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or
  4. an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a, b or c above for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a, b, or c above.