City Attorney Assistant
This position assists the City Attorney in providing legal representation to the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Researches legal issues as directed by the City Attorney.
- Drafts legal opinions for the City Manager, department heads, other members of the senior leadership team for the City of Ocala and the City Council.
- Researches and drafts ordinances and resolutions for presentation to the City Council.
- Conducts legal research utilizing records, journals and other available resources.
- Prosecutes, defends and otherwise litigates the actions before state and federal courts and administrative boards and agencies on behalf of the City of Ocala.
- Effectively and positively represents the City of Ocala in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, other attorneys, members of the legal community, supervisors and managers.
- Performs the duties listed and assigned with professionalism and urgency.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney with a preferred focus on litigation and/or city, county and/or local government law.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Basic: Contract Management, Presentation/PowerPoint, Word Processing/Typing.