Assistant City Attorney

Summary

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 required.

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.

• 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