Under the general direction of the City Attorney, provides a wide range of professional legal services to the City Commission, City departments and advisory boards and committees.  Performs related administrative and professional work as required.

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Substantive knowledge of relevant state and federal law and their application to the essential functions of the job.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe.
• Skilled in conducting research on complex legal issues and drafting sound legal opinions.
• Skilled in using small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to prepare and present cases in court, mediation, and arbitration.
• Ability to review and draft resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in addressing complex legal problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage priorities, and multi-task while working in challenging and time sensitive situations with shifting priorities.
• Ability to organize work for timely completion.
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships through contact and cooperation.
• Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

The City of Nort Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.