Attorney II - Transactional
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Attorney II - Transactional
Salary
$119,670.00 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2026-06816
Department
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Opening Date
11/03/2025
Closing Date
12/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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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 - Transactional.
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 position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney V. This position provides legal support to the Downtown Investment Authority regarding procurement, contracts, development agreements, government operations and other transactional matters. Work assignments include intense negotiating and drafting contracts (procurement contracts, construction contracts, grants contracts, permits, licenses, etc.) real estate and finance documents, interlocal agreements, legal opinions, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal documents. Knowledge in sunshine law, ethics and public records is preferred but not required. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel or a supervising Assistant General Counsel V as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents, and evaluation of results obtained. Preference is given to attorneys with strong experience in real estate matters but is not required.
Examples of Work
Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.
Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises, and approves redevelopment agreements, contracts, deeds, easements, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, property exchange agreements, development agreements, leases, licenses, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.
Provides legal advice and support on matters related to the Downtown Investment Authority's role as Jacksonville's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), including compliance with Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, redevelopment plans, tax increment financing, and CRA governance.
Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability.
Prepares proposed legislation and makes recommendations to repeal, amend or revise existing laws.
Advises clients on legal matters.
Attends meetings of the City Council, Downtown Investment Authority and committees thereof, and potentially Downtown Development Review Board.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to gain knowledge of City Ordinances and Charter provisions relating to the authority and functions of Consolidated Government, established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to county and municipal activities.
Ability to gain knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to City government and the Downtown Investment Authority.
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.
Knowledge of Florida Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) law and ability to advise on legal matters related to redevelopment plans, tax increment financing, and CRA-related transactions.
Ability to conduct research on complex legal issues and prepare related legal opinions.
Ability to analyze and prepare ordinances, contracts and other legal documents.
Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of subordinates.
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.
Professional legal experience in government - preferred.
Strong experience in real estate matters - preferred.
Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.
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
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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?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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Do you have a degree from an accredited law school? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your law school transcripts with your application.
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Are you a member in good standing of the Florida Bar?
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What is your Florida Bar number?
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Do you have Florida Bar certification(s) in any practice area(s)? If yes, please list these area(s). If no, write N/A.
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Do you have three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law? Note: This does NOT include years spent as a legal intern while in law school.
Yes, I have three (3) or MORE years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.
No, I have LESS than three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have experience practicing law in a government agency?
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Do you have experience in security law and municipal finance? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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Do you have experience providing legal advice or guidance to Boards or Commissions? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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Do you have any tax experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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Do you have commercial transactions experience and experience drafting contracts? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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Do you have commercial development or construction experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in commercial, construction or eminent domain.
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Do you have public records experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain public records experience.
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Do you have real estate, easements or leases experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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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.
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Do you have experience with ethics laws, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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Do you have experience with government purchasing? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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Do you have a strong experience in real estate matters? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain experience.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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A copy of your transcripts and your updated resume are required with your application. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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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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