Assistant City Attorney I/II/III

  • CITY OF ORLANDO, FL
  • Orlando, Florida
  • May 04, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance Legal Services
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications USD

Job Description

Description

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 work primarily on procurement and contracts. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the office atmosphere is collegial, and the city is a recognized leader in municipal initiatives. This position will involve work on a wide variety of projects and issues. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years of experience in local government procurement, private procurement, or contract drafting. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar. Salary based on qualifications and experience. 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, Orlando, Florida 32802 or email Jenovie.Irizarry@cityoforlando.net

Minimum Requirements

Assistant City Attorney I : Graduation from an accredited law school and one (1) year of professional legal work experience required; 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 required; 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 required; 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.

Supplemental Information

City of Orlando Benefits

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

In order to be considered for this position you must apply on our website below.

Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Address

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