Senior Assistant City Attorney

Posting number: 2026-00234

Department: City Attorney/Legal

Division: CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE

Job classification: Senior Assistant City Attorney

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Investigative, Professional, Miscellaneous, Customer Service

Summary

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $117,137 - $152,279 DOQ (Depends on Qualifications)

The City of Clearwater Legal Department is seeking an attorney to perform 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 labor and employment matters, collective bargaining, and litigation. Examples of duties

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. 

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 in the public sector, particularly at the local government level. 

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.