Assistant City Attorney

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Assistant City Attorney

Salary

$111,346.56 - $172,587.22 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

45

Department

City Attorney's Office

Opening Date

04/25/2024

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Summary

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Assistant City Attorney. The City has a population of approximately 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America's sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.

Under general direction of the City Attorney, or designee, performs professional legal work. Work involves professional responsibility in coordinating and administering all legal matters concerning the City of Coral Gables. Serves as advisor and consultant in the resolution of moderately complex legal matters with other legal staff and administrators when necessary. This position is responsible for representing the City in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. The employee supervises support staff, which may include legal assistants, paralegals, and/or other departmental personnel. Work is characterized by complexity, frequency, and variety of court preparation and appearances, and heavy work volume. Work is performed with some professional independence, subject to minimal supervision of work product and general guidance as to questions of policy and priorities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Assists as legal counsel for City programs and agencies generating a wide range of issues, such as those involving land use, planning and zoning, labor, code enforcement, construction regulation, sunshine law, public records, finance, utilities, police matters, general government law, policies, and actions.

Assists City personnel in responding to public records requests to ensure the assertion of any lawful exemptions and compliance with the law.

Researches and prepares written legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and memoranda as assigned.

Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts and agreements.

Advises City officials and employees on legal questions arising in the course of carrying out their duties, including proper legal interpretation and application of statutes, case law, ordinances, and other regulations.

Assists with the supervision of outside counsel, helps coordinate responses to discovery, and provides reports to the City Attorney regarding the progress of litigation.

In consultation with the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney, provides legal advice and assistance to official municipal advisory boards and committees.

Represents the City before quasi-judicial and administrative boards, as needed.

Monitors Federal and State legislation and case law affecting local government issues.

Attends Public hearings and meetings as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Professional Law degree (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

Membership, in good standing, in the Florida Bar.

Five (5) years of professional experience as an attorney required.

Local government practice experience and civil practice experience preferred.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

HOLIDAYS: 12 observed holidays.

FLOATING HOLIDAYS: 5 days per fiscal year (pro-rate depending on start date).

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 120 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 248 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

HEALTH SCREENING: Annual medical screening.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

VISION INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

POST EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): $1,200 annually.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

TRAVEL ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D): Travel Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy with a $300,000 death benefit, fully paid by the City.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Up to $6,000 per year for degree seeking accredited education program and/or for job related professional certifications and/or professional job related certificate programs.

VEHICLE ALLOWANCE: $650 for special operational assignments identified by the City Manager. $500 for Directors. $300 for Assistant Directors/Division Chiefs (unless City provides a Take Home Vehicle).

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

• Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

• Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees

• Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

• Monday through Friday – no charge

• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

  - Before Noon – Twilight fees apply - After Noon – No charge (cart fees apply at all times)

RETIREMENT: Employees have an option to participate in the Coral Gables Retirement System or a 401(a) defined contribution plan provided by the City.

Note: Benefits subject to change.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you posses a Professional Law degree (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have a minimum of five (5) years professional experience as an attorney ?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have local government and civil practice experience?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com