Attorney II - Duval County School Board

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Attorney II - Duval County School Board

Salary

$100,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2026-06856

Department

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

12/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Office of General Counsel is actively seeking an Attorney II - Duval County School Board.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

The City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel is seeking an attorney to represent Duval County Public Schools and the Duval County School Board to provide additional legal support for the district's labor and employment needs and procurement and transactional needs; Demonstrated ability to represent and advise the Superintendent, staff and the School Board; Knowledge of the Florida School Code, State Board of Education Rules, Florida Administrative Procedures Act, civil rights, the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (and Chapter 602 City of Jacksonville Ordinance Code); Knowledge of Florida public records laws and open meetings laws (Sunshine Act); Provide additional legal support to district regarding charter schools and other contracted educational services; and other duties as assigned.

This position reports to a senior attorney. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal services of varied complexity to the Duval County School Board. Work is performed under the direction of a managing or senior attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.

Examples of Work

Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.

Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.

Advises District as to procurement policies, procedures and laws.

Drafts District policies as directed by the Duval County School Board.

Advises the school board at public and shade meetings.

Provides legal guidance to the district concerning charter schools.

Advises District on media and public records requests pursuant to Chapter 119 and FERPA (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).

Advises the District on employment matters.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.

Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to conduct research on legal issues and prepare legal opinions.

Ability to gain knowledge of state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to the Duval County School Board.

Ability to analyze and prepare civil law cases, ordinances, contracts and other legal documents.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Graduation from an accredited law school.

Possession of a Florida license to practice law.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law preferred.

Professional legal experience in government is preferred.

Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.

An updated resume is required with your application

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, @type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Yes

Do you have a degree from an accredited law school?

Yes

Are you a member in good standing of the Florida Bar?

Yes

What is your Florida Bar number?

Do you have Florida Bar certification(s) in any practice area(s)? If yes, please list these area(s). If no, write N/A.

Do you have three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law? Please note: this does NOT include years spent as a legal intern while in law school.

Yes

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience including the name of the organization(s) where you gained this experience.

Do you have experience practicing law in a government agency?

Yes

Do you have experience providing legal advice or guidance to Boards or Commissions? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.

Do you have commercial transactions experience and experience drafting contracts? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.

Do you have commercial development or construction experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in commercial, construction or eminent domain.

Do you have public records experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain public records experience.

Do you have real estate, easements or leases experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.

Do you have experience with sunshine laws, Chapter 286, Florida Statutes or public records laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.

Do you have experience with ethics laws, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.

Do you have experience with government purchasing? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.

A resume is required with your application. Please attach.

Yes, I understand a resume is required with my application and I must attach in order to be considered.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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