Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Office of General Counsel is actively seeking an Attorney II - Land Use.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
The position reports to a supervising Attorney. The primary purpose of this position is to provide land use and zoning and other legal services of limited variety and complexity to the City Council, the City’s Planning & Development Department, and other assigned clients. Work assignments will include preparation of legal opinions and memoranda, legislation, and other legal documents. This position will also provide legal support to various City boards, commissions, and agencies. Knowledge of sunshine law, ethics and public records is preferred but not required. Work is performed under the direction and guidance of a supervising attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.
- Graduation from an accredited law school and;
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Possession of a Florida license to practice law and;
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Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.
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Professional legal experience in government - preferred.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov/jobs. A resume is required with your application. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.
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