Attorney II Transactional

Job Description

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 - Transactional.

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 directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney V. This position provides legal support to the Downtown Investment Authority regarding procurement contracts development agreements government operations and other transactional matters. Work assignments include intense negotiating and drafting contracts (procurement contracts construction contracts grants contracts permits licenses etc.) real estate and finance documents interlocal agreements legal opinions resolutions ordinances and other legal documents. Knowledge in sunshine law ethics and public records is preferred but not required. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel or a supervising Assistant General Counsel V as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained. Preference is given to attorneys with strong experience in real estate matters but is not required.

Examples of Work

• 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 redevelopment agreements contracts deeds easements purchase and sale agreements loan documents property exchange agreements development agreements leases licenses resolutions ordinances and other legal documents.
• Provides legal advice and support on matters related to the Downtown Investment Authoritys role as Jacksonvilles Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) including compliance with Chapter 163 Part III Florida Statutes redevelopment plans tax increment financing and CRA governance.
• Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and / or acceptability.
• Prepares proposed legislation and makes recommendations to repeal amend or revise existing laws.
• Advises clients on legal matters.
• Attends meetings of the City Council Downtown Investment Authority and committees thereof and potentially Downtown Development Review Board.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Open Requirements / Supplemental Information

Possession of a Florida license to practice law.

Professional legal experience in government - preferred.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at . Work history is required for all employment / volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting / basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blackout is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain 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 veterans 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 veterans 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 Affairs

Attention : Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

Email : Key Skills

Clerical,Diploma,Foreclosure Paralegal,Flight Operations,Construction Equipment

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 119670 - 130000