Assistant City Attorney I/II/III

　　Salary

　　Depends on Qualifications

　　Location

　　Orlando, FL

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　24-087

　　Department

　　Executive Offices-City Attorney

　　Division

　　City Attorney's Office

　　Opening Date

　　01/20/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 12:00 AM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　Who We Are

　　Orlando, The City Beautiful

　　For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

　　This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

　　Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

　　Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

　　The City Attorney’s Office of the City of Orlando has an opening for an Assistant City Attorney to handle civil litigation and case management. The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance defense litigation and a proven track record of successfully managing a diverse caseload, possess exceptional knowledge of civil litigation with experience in drafting pleadings and conducting discovery, and be able to work independently as well as within a team environment. Experience in managing outside counsel and in local government law would be considered a plus. Salary based on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar. Excellent benefits package.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Assistant City Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school with some experience in professional legal work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Membership in the State Florida Bar required. A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

　　Assistant City Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school with three (3) years experience in professional legal work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Membership in the State Florida Bar required. A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

　　Assistant City Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school with fourteen (14) years experience in professional legal work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Membership in the State Florida Bar required. A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

　　IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

　　Supplemental Information

　　City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)

　　If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

　　Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;

　　Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

　　Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or

　　Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

　　In order to be considered for this position you must apply on our website below.

　　01

　　A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.

　　02

　　What is the highest level of education you have attained?

　　Less than high school

　　High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

　　Technical school completed

　　Some college (less than 60 semester credits)

　　Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)

　　Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)

　　Master degree

　　Doctorate degree

　　03

　　Are you a current member of the Florida Bar Association?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　How much full-time professional legal work experiece do you possess?

　　You must provide details in your online application or resume.

　　None

　　Some but less than six months

　　Between six months and two years

　　Between two and three years

　　Between three and five years

　　Between five and seven years

　　Between seven and 10 years

　　Between 10 and 14 years

　　More than 14 years

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　　Agency

　　City of Orlando

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