City of Orlando
Assistant City Attorney I/II/III
Pay$31.25 - $37.33 / hour
LocationOrlando/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 4442105
- 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
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 a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation and a proven track record of independently managing a diverse caseload and supervising a paralegal or legal assistant. Applicants must possess exceptional knowledge of civil litigation with experience in drafting pleadings and conducting all aspects of discovery, including personally taking and defending the depositions of parties, fact witnesses, medical providers and independent medical experts. The ideal candidate will 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. Please send resume and letter indicating your experience, qualifications, and availability to Jenovie Irizarry, Office Manager, City Attorney’s Office, City of Orlando, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, Florida 32802-4990 or email jenovie.irizarry@cityoforlando.net.Assistant City Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school and one (1) year of professional legal work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Florida Driver's License is required. Membership in the State Florida Bar is required.
Assistant City Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school and five (5) years of professional legal work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Florida Driver's License is required. Membership in the State Florida Bar is required.
Assistant City Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school and fourteen (14) years of professional legal work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Florida Driver's License is required. Membership in the State Florida Bar 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 jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062. City of Orlando Benefits
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
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