JACKSONVILLE - Attorney III - Labor and Employment City of Jacksonville

This is a Labor and Employment Attorney position that reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV. The primary purpose of this position is to provide labor and employment related legal services that are of the utmost difficult and complex level to their respective clients. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel, or a supervising Assistant General Counsel IV as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained. Open requirements include: Graduation from an accredited law school. Possession of a Florida license to practice law. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law with a minimum of four years of experience in labor and employment law. Professional legal experience in government is preferred. Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group. The City of Jacksonville is a premier local government employer providing a competitive compensation package and an excellent work environment. Employees are afforded 12 paid holidays plus a paid personal day. Our comprehensive benefit programs include defined-contribution retirement plan, medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care; 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. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to make a significant contribution in a dynamic, quality-oriented customer-focused organization. The City of Jacksonville is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. To be considered for this position you MUST apply online at #J-18808-Ljbffr