VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

    December 3, 2004

05-071-101217  

ANNOUNCES OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT FOR THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION OF

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
(Labor and Employment)

DEFINITION: The Office of the City Attorney provides legal counseling and advice to the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Agencies, Departments and Boards. The office prepares ordinances and resolutions, reviews and/or prepares legal instruments to which the City is a party, represents the City in contract negotiations, litigation matters and settlements, and monitors the representation of the City in matters where outside legal counsel is used.

SALARY: $65,270 - $97,905 Annually (Pay Grade 68) Excellent benefits, including a Management Incentive Package and City contribution to a 401(a) pension plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school, and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in labor and employment law. Direct experience shall include labor and employment litigation in State and Federal courts, civil service, collective bargaining, Section 1983, American with Disability Act and related labor and employment areas. Municipal government experience preferred, but not required. Membership in good standing in the Florida Bar is required, (or Admission pending). Please state on application date of admission to the Florida Bar and, if applicable, out of state Bar admissions.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit an official City of West Palm Beach application and a copy of the Florida Bar card to: Human Resources Department, 1000 45th Street, Suite #12, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407. Applications available by clicking here.

FAXED RESUMES ARE ACCEPTABLE (561) 494-1035

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED .

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE SPOUSES OF VETERANS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
(EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER)

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