Attorney II - General Litigation Eviction Attorney
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Attorney II - General Litigation Eviction Attorney
Salary
$104,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2026-07009
Department
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Opening Date
03/13/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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 - General Litigation Eviction Attorney.
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 to a supervising attorney in the General Litigation Department. The primary purpose of this position is to provide litigation and eviction services to the Jacksonville Housing Authority. Work is performed under the direction of a managing or senior attorney as needed. The position may also be asked to handle other matters within the General Litigation Department, such as: commercial litigation, construction litigation, real property litigation, foreclosure, garnishment, eminent domain, and constitutional claims.
Examples of Work
Prosecutes and defends state cases and hearings which will include conducting trials, evidentiary hearings, taking depositions, preparing pleadings, motions, memoranda, and writtendiscovery.
Responds to discovery, including third-party subpoenas.
Provides legal assistance for public records requests.
Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Florida civil procedures and rules of evidence.
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. Abilitytoconductresearchonlegalissuesandpreparelegalopinions.
Ability to gain knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to the Jacksonville Housing Authority, City government and other OGC clients.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to prepare and try civil law cases before county and state courts with appropriate supervision.
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 litigation.
Professional legal experience in government and/or evictions proceedings is preferred.
Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.
A 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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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?
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Do you possess a State of Florida license to practice law?
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Please provide your Florida Bar number.
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Do you have 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 including the name of the organization(s) where you gained this experience.
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Do you have ADA experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice.
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Do you have Civil Rights litigation experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain practice in Civil Rights litigation.
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Do you have jury trial experience? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain jury trial experience.
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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 any experience with eviction proceedings? If yes, indicate the number or years and describe your experience.
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Do you have experience in state court? If yes, indicate the number of years and explain the nature and extent of your practice. Include in particular the extent of your experience with jury and bench trials.
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Do you have experience practicing law in a government agency? If yes, describe your experience not mentioned in your answers to the other questions.
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A copy of your resume is 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.
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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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