Closing Date: 23rd April, 2024
Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to handle the eminent domain process from pre-suit negotiation through trial or appeal and advise clients throughout the process. Additionally, the attorney will be expected to provide other legal services to clients as needed relating to civil litigation in State and Federal courts. The position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV and will perform work at their direction and subject to their review and evaluation. The attorney will also be expected to work with and mentor less seasoned attorneys.Examples of Work:
- Advises clients regarding acquisition of property for public projects through the use of eminent domain.
- Manages all aspects of case load of eminent domain matters.
- Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, mentors and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.
- Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
- Represents the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and clients in civil cases, hearings, administrative proceedings and appeals. Works with consulting and testifying experts and reviews their work-product.
- Drafts pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
- Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees.
- Supervises with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction, and encourages innovation.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Florida and Federal civil procedures and rules of evidence.
- Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
- Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to conduct research on complex legal issues and prepare significant and high priority legal opinions.
- Ability to gain knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to City government and other OGC clients.
- Ability to prepare and try civil law cases before county, state and federal courts, administrative bodies and arbitrators.
- Ability to analyze and prepare civil law cases, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
- Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of subordinates.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Open Requirements:- Graduation from an accredited law school. Possession of a Florida license to practice law.
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, with at least five (5) years of experience in civil litigation.
- Professional legal experience in government is preferred.
- Professional legal experience handling eminent domain matters on behalf of condemning authorities or property owners in Florida or Federal courts is strongly preferred.
- Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.
