City of Miami Beach · 1 day ago
Assistant City Attorney I - (Transactional and Legislative)
Miami Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe City of Miami Beach Office of the City Attorney is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney to join its team in a transactional and legislative capacity. The successful candidate will provide legal support across various City departments, draft and review contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, and offer guidance on a wide range of municipal legal matters.
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Responsibilities
Draft and review a variety of transactional documents, including service agreements, professional services contracts, leases, license agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, indemnification agreements, grant and settlement agreements, procurement and construction-related documents, and other legal instruments
Prepare and review ordinances and resolutions for the Mayor and City Commission; review legislative items submitted by City departments
Advise City staff on compliance with the Sunshine Law and Florida Public Records Act
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on issues related to municipal law
Provide legal counsel to departments such as Housing, Parks and Recreation, Tourism and Culture, Economic Development, Communications, Grants, Public Works, Capital Improvement Projects, Information Technology, Sustainability, and Human Resources, primarily on transactional matters
Serve as legal liaison to one or more City Commission committees or advisory boards
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
2-4 years of experience in transactional law and/or legislative drafting
Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, municipal codes and charters, as well as applicable state and federal laws, regulations, case law, and other legal frameworks governing municipal government operations and government procurement
Proficiency in legal research, analysis, and communication
Familiarity with public records laws and open government requirements
Ability to analyze complex legal issues, assess risks, and provide sound legal recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences
Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain neutrality in politically sensitive matters
High level of professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Performs related work as required
Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan
Benefits
12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays)
Partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance
Life insurance
Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting".
Flexible spending account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Roth IRA
Universal and critical life insurance
Disability insurance
Long-term care
Lump sum cancer policy
U.S. Legal Services
Tuition assistance
Pre-tax payroll contributions
Continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA)
Company
City of Miami Beach
The City of Miami Beach was incorporated on March 26, 1915. Miami Beach operates on a commission/city manager form of government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Osvaldo (Ozzy) Macias
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Greene
Chief Financial Officer
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