Deputy City Attorney bei City of Hollywood, Florida

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Looking for a collaborative and innovative work environment. Search no further. The City of Hollywood is hiring for a Deputy City Attorney, who places accountability, transparency and professionalism at the forefront. We are seeking qualified candidates who are results driven with proven leadership, organizational skills and a strong commitment to team environment and organizational dynamics.

Under the administrative direction of the City Attorney, provides assistance to the City Attorney through management of administrative details of the City Attorney's office and  assists the City Attorney in various legal matters, including drafting documents, conducting research, and representing the city in legal proceedings and special projects.  The incumbent performs the duties of Acting City Attorney during the City Attorney's absence and performs the duties and activities to which attention must be given.   Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs duties of City Attorney during City Attorney's absence.
• Supervise both professional and clerical staff in the performance of their duties.
• Researches various issues related to city operations, policies and legal compliance
• Advises on litigation as directed.
• Provides legal advice to City officials.
• Participates in commission, intra-departmental, and inter-departmental meetings and provides legal advice as needed.
• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates contracts, agreements, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents
• Undertakes special projects and assignments as directed by the City Attorney
• Assists in the negotiations and drafting of contracts with unions, vendors and other service providers and advises on same.
• 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 required.

Position Duties

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Graduation from an accredited law school as well as admission to the Florida Bar; supplemented by at least seven (7) years of practical law experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Member in good standing in the Florida Bar Association. Municipal legal experience preferred.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• Member in good standing in the Florida Bar Association
• 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, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of federal, state, county and municipal laws.
• Knowledge of laws relating to cities' rights and privileges.
• Skill in researching and analyzing municipal problems.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to match deadlines with workload through proper scheduling.
• Ability to logically research 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

THE EXAMINATION

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference:   The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.  Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Other Qualifications

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
  
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES:  The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.   Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: 

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
  
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
  
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).  

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.