NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Senior Assistant City Attorney - Land Use
Hollywood, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Assistant City Attorney to join the City Attorney's Office. The role involves providing legal research and drafting legal documents related to land use, housing, and public utilities, as well as advising city boards and attending city commission meetings.
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Responsibilities
Researches legal issues as directed by the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney and Chief Litigation Counsel
Drafts legal opinions for Department Heads and the City Commission
Researches and drafts ordinances and resolutions for presentation to the City Commission
Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation
Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers
Performs related work as requested by the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school (LLB or JD Degree)
Membership in good standing in the Florida Bar
Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney in municipal/transactional law
Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
Knowledge of federal, state, county and municipal laws
Knowledge of laws relating to cities' rights and privileges
Skill in researching and analyzing day to day problems
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to match deadlines with workload through proper scheduling
Ability to logically research (primarily utilizing Westlaw and its products) and present alternate solutions to complex problems
Ability to manage administrative details
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public
Benefits
Executive, Management, and Technical level employees shall accrue two hundred (200) hours of vacation leave per vacation year, except for vacation leave directly approved by the City Commission (the vacation leave year shall begin on October 1st and end on the following September 30th). Employees in these classifications shall be required to utilize eighty (80) hours of vacation during the vacation year for which it is earned or it will be lost at the end of the vacation year (In individual circumstances, the City Manager may determine that vacation that is unable to be used may be paid out rather than lost or may remain in the employees bank). The remaining days may be carried forward and must be used within fifteen (15) months following the vacation year in which the leave is earned or be liquidated by cash payment at the end of the fifteen (15) month period. Such leave that is liquidated by cash payment shall be paid at the employee's rate of pay when the vacation time was earned. Such leave shall be earned on an accrual basis of 7.69 hours per bi-weekly pay period, except for the leave directly approved by the City Commission.
Executive, Management & Technical employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month with no limit on the amount that is accumulated. Accrued sick leave shall be terminally paid at the following rates in relationship to years of service with the City: Accrued Sick Leave Payout: Less than five (5) year 20% sick leave; Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave; Ten (10) or more years 80% sick leave. Upon the accumulation of 200 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting up to forty-eight (48) hours of sick leave to vacation leave. Employees may participate in the City’s Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of ninety-six (96) hours of sick and/or vacation leave. This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries.
+ Executive, Management & Technical employees shall accrue forty (40) personal leave hours per fiscal year. The personal leave year shall begin on October 1st and end on the following September 30th. Personal leave days will not accumulate from year to year and cannot be liquidated by cash payment. In the first year, employees hired after October 1 through February 1 will accrue 30 hours personal leave. Employees hired after February 1 through June 1 will accrue 20 hours of personal leave during their first year. Employee hired after June 1 will not accrued any personal leave during their first personal leave year.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees will receive two paid wellness workdays (either 8 or 10 hour days) each fiscal year. These days are provided to promote well-being and wellness. These paid workdays must be used within the fiscal year in which they are earned or will be lost.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees may receive the following paid holidays: New Year's Day | Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday | President's Day | Memorial Day | Juneteenth | Independence Day | Labor Day | Veteran's Day | Thanksgiving Day | Day after Thanksgiving | Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | New Year's Eve
* Executive, Management & Technical employees will receive 40 hours of paid bereavement leave in the event of an immediate family member passing.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City: 5 years of service 5%; 10 years of service 3%; 12.5 years of service 2.75%; 15 years of service 2%.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium.
* Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees will receive from the City a 'use it or lose it' Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year.
* The City and the employee will make contributions into the employee's Retiree Health Saving Account based on the employee's years of service.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $100,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees receive Disability Salary Replacement Insurance that will provide for a 60% base salary benefit after a ninety (90) day waiting period.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees (except the City Manager and City Attorney) are required to participate in the City Pension Plan.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement in accordance with the following guidelines: Graduate Benefit Grade of B or Better 100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates; Grade of Pass 100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates; Undergraduate Benefit Grade of C or Better 100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates; Grade of Pass 100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates.
* Executive employees may be provided with the use of a City vehicle or a car allowance of $400 per month. Management employees may be provided with the use of a City vehicle or a car allowance or $300 per month.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees may be provided with a cellular phone allowance of $70.00 per month.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance through voluntary payroll deductions.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
* Executive, Management & Technical employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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