time type
Full time

time left to apply

End Date: October 18, 2024 (13 days left to apply)

job requisition id
R533191

Salary Range
$34.45-$39.81

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting 10-18-2024

Job Summary

Salary:

Assistant City Attorney I: $34.45- $39.81

Assistant City Attorney II: $49.55- $59.35

Assistant City Attorney III: $55.81- $68.20

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 has an opening for an Assistant City Attorney to work on a variety of local government matters. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the office atmosphere is collegial, and the City is a recognized leader in municipal initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of experience in practicing transactional law, including contract drafting, and will possess general knowledge of transportation, public works, land use, and/or real estate related issues. Candidate should be able to work independently as well as within a team environment. Membership in the Florida Bar is required. Salary based on qualifications and experience. The City offers an excellent benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter indicating your qualifications and experience to Jenovie Irizarry, Office Manager, City Attorney’s Office, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802-4990 or by email to .

Minimum Qualifications:

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 or 407.246.2062.

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.

Our Benefits Package
The City of Orlando provides a competitive benefits package. Visit our City Benefits website for more information.

Background and Drug Testing Policy

All job offers with the City of Orlando are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and a physical examination by an agency determined by the City. The physical examination includes screening for the presence of illegal narcotic substances.

The City of Orlando will use a Consumer Reporting Agency to obtain background information. As such, you may be entitled to certain rights if you are not selected based on information contained in that report. For more information, including information about your rights, go to www.ftc.gov/credit .

The City of Orlando Veteran's Policy

If an applicant claiming veterans' preference for a vacant position is not selected for the vacant position, he/she may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs by contacting them at 727-319-7462. A complaint must be filed within 21 days of the applicant receiving notice of the hiring decision. If no notice is given by the City and the position has been filled, a complaint must be filed within three months of the date the application was received by the City. If the position has not been filled, the complaint deadline is extended until one month after the position is filled.

To apply: Apply directly with the City of Orlando by visiting https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job