Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: City Attorney/Legal
Division: CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $117,138 - $152,279 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

Under limited direction, the Senior Assistant City Attorney performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities involving the delivery of legal services of varying complexity. Legal services include direct assistance to the City Attorney on special projects or assignments. Work involves the review and/or preparation of legal documents, the preparation of legal opinions, and the preparation and review of resolutions, ordinances, and other proposed legislation. Preferred responsibilities include real estate transactions, representation of the City on the Code Enforcement Board, and construction related matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts, performs, and assists in various legal research concerning legal problems or projects.
• Performs assignments independently and makes legal determinations in matters of substantial importance.
• Prepares or reviews resolutions, ordinances, and other proposed legislation of a complex or unique nature.
• Prepares or reviews documents of a complex nature.
• Negotiates, prepares and reviews purchase and sale agreements, contracts, leases and easement documents.
• Conducts investigations independently and negotiations on behalf of the City to resolve legal problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the City Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
Possession of a State of Florida license as a practicing attorney and admission to the Florida Bar.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent with admission to the Florida Bar PLUS Five (5) years of professional experience as an attorney in the public sector, particularly at the local government level or an equivalent combination of education.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Modern legal office practices, procedures, and application of law and procedures.
• Constitutional Law, Sunshine Law and Public Records Law, and general municipal law among other areas.
• Operations, management, and overall function of the Attorney's Office.

• Legal research and legal software.
• Federal and Florida laws, local legislation, and administrative law.
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records.
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment.

Demonstrated Skill in -

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Completing tasks given both orally and in writing.
• Conducting research and coordinating assigned projects.

• Drafting legal instruments, proposed legislation, and legal opinions.
• Assembling and evaluating technical and operational data relating to the department.
• Formulating conclusions and recommendations.
• Establishing and maintaining strong office relationships.
• Operating a computer and related software.

Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance• Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -401(a) Money Purchase Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards?
01

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03

Posses State of Florida license as practicing attorney and admission to the Florida Bar.

• I have a license in the State of Florida and member of Florida Bar
• I do not have a Florida license or a member of the Florida Bar

04

How many years of professional experience do you have as an attorney?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• 2-3 years' experience
• 3-4 years' experience
• 4-5 years' experience
• 5-6 years' experience
• 6 or more years' experience

05

How many years of experience as an attorney do you have pertaining to the public sector and governmental law?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• 2-3 years' experience
• 3 or more years' experience

06

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

07

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question