Deputy City Attorney - Employment Law
Apply NowCompany: City of Palm Bay, FL
Location: Palm Bay, FL 32905
Description:
Salary : $108,609.00 - $179,205.00 Annually
Location : Palm Bay, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2495
Department: City Attorney
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: General Employee
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and degree of Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Must have seven (7) years' experience in arbitration or civil litigation with three (3) years of experience in labor and employment matters, including litigation and counseling. The candidate must have litigation experience, preferably defense side on employment cases, including managing written discovery, and preparing for depositions.
Preference will be given to candidates that have some or substantial experience in labor and employment litigation involving government employers.
Must be admitted to practice law in Florida and be a member of the Florida Bar. Must be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, within six (6) months of hiring.
EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS
Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Professional work assisting the City Attorney in providing legal services to the City. Duties include assisting the City Attorney in performing the responsibilities of general legal counsel for the City, including the rendering of legal advice and assistance to the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads. Other duties include researching legal questions, preparing resolutions, issuing briefs and legal documents, representing City in various civil lawsuits and rendering legal opinions. May supervise paralegals and administrative staff as assigned. Work is performed under the direction of the City Attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents, and evaluation of results obtained. Reports directly to the City Attorney.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Representing the City in employment litigation in state and federal court.
Drafting position statements and representing City in administrative proceedings before EEOC and FCHR.
Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
Counseling City on compliance with labor and employment laws including giving advice on terminations, leave issues, and disciplinary issues.
Conducting investigations into employee complaints and allegations of discrimination or harassment.
Providing training to City on labor and employment issues.
Effectively communicating with people of all ages by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
Functions as a representative to the judiciary.
Evaluates current practices and participates in developing new policies and procedures.
Attends seminars at the local, state and national level to secure continuing education in specialized areas of law relevant to City issues.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
This position is a Department Director and is covered under Personnel Policies and Administrative Code.
Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of two times their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.
Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.
Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.
Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.
Executive Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3.75%. Employees may contribute up to 9.75% and the City will match the employee's contribution up to 6%.
Holidays: 10 holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
Paid Leave: You accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 10 years of service. Administrative leave - 80 hours per year.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record?
02
Do you possess an undergraduate Bachelor of arts or Bachelor of Science degree and degree of Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association?
03
Are you admitted to practice law in Florida and a Member of the Florida Bar?
04
This position requires that you must be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit within six (6) months of hiring. Please check the answer below that best describes your level of practice.
05
How many years of experience do you possess in Arbitration or Civil Litigation?
06
How many years of experience do you have in labor and employment matters, including litigation and counselling?
07
Do you have litigation experience, preferably defense side or employment cases, including managing written discovery, and preparing for depositions?
Required Question
Location : Palm Bay, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2495
Department: City Attorney
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: General Employee
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and degree of Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Must have seven (7) years' experience in arbitration or civil litigation with three (3) years of experience in labor and employment matters, including litigation and counseling. The candidate must have litigation experience, preferably defense side on employment cases, including managing written discovery, and preparing for depositions.
Preference will be given to candidates that have some or substantial experience in labor and employment litigation involving government employers.
Must be admitted to practice law in Florida and be a member of the Florida Bar. Must be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, within six (6) months of hiring.
EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS
Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Professional work assisting the City Attorney in providing legal services to the City. Duties include assisting the City Attorney in performing the responsibilities of general legal counsel for the City, including the rendering of legal advice and assistance to the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads. Other duties include researching legal questions, preparing resolutions, issuing briefs and legal documents, representing City in various civil lawsuits and rendering legal opinions. May supervise paralegals and administrative staff as assigned. Work is performed under the direction of the City Attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents, and evaluation of results obtained. Reports directly to the City Attorney.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Representing the City in employment litigation in state and federal court.
Drafting position statements and representing City in administrative proceedings before EEOC and FCHR.
Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
Counseling City on compliance with labor and employment laws including giving advice on terminations, leave issues, and disciplinary issues.
Conducting investigations into employee complaints and allegations of discrimination or harassment.
Providing training to City on labor and employment issues.
Effectively communicating with people of all ages by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
Functions as a representative to the judiciary.
Evaluates current practices and participates in developing new policies and procedures.
Attends seminars at the local, state and national level to secure continuing education in specialized areas of law relevant to City issues.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
This position is a Department Director and is covered under Personnel Policies and Administrative Code.
Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of two times their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.
Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.
Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.
Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.
Executive Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3.75%. Employees may contribute up to 9.75% and the City will match the employee's contribution up to 6%.
Holidays: 10 holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
Paid Leave: You accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 10 years of service. Administrative leave - 80 hours per year.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess an undergraduate Bachelor of arts or Bachelor of Science degree and degree of Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association?
- Yes
- N0
03
Are you admitted to practice law in Florida and a Member of the Florida Bar?
- Yes
- No
04
This position requires that you must be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit within six (6) months of hiring. Please check the answer below that best describes your level of practice.
- I am currently admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District Florida and U.S. Circuit of Appeals 11th Circuit.
- I will be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District Court of Florida and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals 11th Circuit within six (6) months of hiring.
- I am not currently and will not be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Circuit of Appeals, 11th Circuit, within six (6) months of hiring.
05
How many years of experience do you possess in Arbitration or Civil Litigation?
- Less than 7 years of experience.
- 7 to 10 years of experience.
- More than 10 years of experience.
- None
06
How many years of experience do you have in labor and employment matters, including litigation and counselling?
- Less than 3 years of experience.
- 3 to 5 years of experience.
- More than 10 years of experience.
- None
07
Do you have litigation experience, preferably defense side or employment cases, including managing written discovery, and preparing for depositions?
- Yes
- No
Required Question