Attorney III - Tort

Job OverviewOffice of General Counsel is actively seeking an Attorney III – Tort.The position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV. The primary purpose of this position is to mentor less seasoned attorneys and to provide legal services that are of the utmost difficult and complex level to their respective clients. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel or supervising Assistant General Counsel IV as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.BenefitsFour (4) weeks off during your first year of employmentTwelve (12) paid holidaysA personal leave dayHealth insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also availableFederal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on‑time paymentsResponsibilitiesSchedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, mentors and evaluates the work of assigned staff.Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability.Investigates claims and complaints by or against the Consolidated Government and recommends action to be taken.Prepares for and tries state and federal cases for damages, declaratory and injunctive or other relief and other suits, administrative proceedings and hearings which includes taking depositions, preparing pleadings, motions, memoranda, written discovery, briefs and trial and appellate materials.Prepares proposed legislation and makes recommendations to repeal, amend or revise existing laws.Advises clients on legal matters.Represents the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in cases, hearings and at various internal board hearings and appeals.Attends meetings of the City Council, boards, agencies and OGC clients.Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.Supervises with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction, and encourages innovation.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsKnowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence, City Ordinances and Charter provisions relating to the authority and functions of Consolidated Government, established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to county and municipal activities.Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Ability to conduct research on complex legal issues and prepare significant and high priority legal opinions.Ability to gain knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to City government and other OGC clients.Ability to prepare and try civil law cases before county, state and federal courts, administrative bodies and arbitrators.Ability to analyze and prepare civil law cases, ordinances, contracts and other legal documents.Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of subordinates.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Required ExperienceGraduation from an accredited law school.Possession of a Florida license to practice law.Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.Professional legal experience in government is preferred.Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending on the respective practice group.Veteran PreferenceCertain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD‑214 (Member Form‑4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:Florida Department of Veterans AffairsAttention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-KLargo, FL 33778-1630Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us#J-18808-Ljbffr