Assistant City Attorney (Tort Litigation)

Tasks

• Handle all aspects of civil tort litigation from inception through post-trial motions.
• Actively manage cases through all phases of litigation, such as written discovery, depositions, alternative dispute resolution, including trial.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to expand their practice into handling a wide variety of substantive areas, including the following: complex commercial disputes; civil rights; constitutional law; and land use.

Requirements

• Florida licensed attorney.
• Applicants should also possess excellent research and writing skills.
• The ideal candidate must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, with three (3) to seven (7) years of litigation experience, first-chair trial experience, experience working with senior attorneys and administrative staff, and be an active member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
• Prior experience representing a municipal or other local government is preferred but not required.

Schedule

• The position is full-time.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• The option to choose from either a 401k plan or a defined benefit pension plan as provided by ordinance.

How to apply

• Send your resume, cover letter, and writing sample by email.

Location

• City of Miami