Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 123456
Department: Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
FLSA: Exempt

Description

CITY ATTORNEY

The City Attorney is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council and manages the activities of the City Attorney's Office, which has a total of nine (9) staff. The City Attorney's office serves as the legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and all City departments, as well as to various boards and committees established by the Council.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited college of law; and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience, with five (5) years in government law, civil practice, and the supervision of other attorneys. Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar in good standing, preferably certified in City, County, Local Government Law. Preferred candidates will have served as a city/county attorney or assistant in a community of similar complexities and will have experience in litigation and transactional law, as well as experience in areas such as growth management, land use, environmental, contractual, employment, historic preservation, and utilities.

The starting salary is open and depends on qualifications. The City provides an excellent benefits package. Visit for a detailed brochure and to apply. The position is open until filled. The first review of resumes will take place on May 18, 2026. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Ms. S. Renée Narloch or Mr. Elliott Pervinich at S. Renée Narloch & Associates via or (850) 391-0000.
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Full-time regular City employee benefits:

• Health Insurance ()
  • City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Basic Life Insurance ()
  • City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
• Optional Vision Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Optional Dental Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan (General) Administered by
• Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by
• 401(a) ()
  • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
• Roth IRA ()
  • Offered through payroll deduction.
• Disability ()
  • Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
• Paid Holidays
  • City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.**Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.
• Deferred Compensation Programs () OR ()
  • Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
• Payroll Direct Deposit
  • Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
• Employee Assistance Program ()
  • City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.