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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH Job Description Job Title: Deputy City Attorney Department: Office of the City Attorney Shift: Varied FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: City Attorney Approved By: Approved Date: SUMMARY: Assist the City Attorney in providing effective legal counsel and representation in all general matters affecting the City. Job Description: The Deputy City Attorney assists the City Attorney in serving as legal advisor to the City Commission. Assists the City Attorney in providing legal advice to the City Manager, the City Departments and their staff, and appointed boards. Prepares and approves proposed ordinances, resolutions, bid documents and contracts to be considered by the City Commission. The Deputy City Attorney through the City Attorney renders legal opinions to the City Commission, the City Manager and the City staff and appointive boards on municipal government matters, including the interpretation of the City Charter, statutes, ordinances and other regulatory matters and cases. The Deputy City Attorney also represents the City or supervises the representation of the City by outside counsel in certain litigation matters. In addition, the Deputy City Attorney represents the Police Department in cases involving Contraband Forfeiture Act. Prepares all pleadings, appears and argues all motions and conducts discovery in forfeiture cases, and conducts trials and prepares post -trial motions and appellate briefs. Supervisory Responsibilities: Through the City Attorney directly supervises two employees in the Office of the City Attorney. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Office of the City Attorney's organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training of employees. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Thorough knowledge of Florida law, and administrative processes pertaining to municipalities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited law school and have at least four (4) years of experience in the practice of law. Membership must be in good standing in the Florida Bar. Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints: Certificate, Licenses, Registrations: Florida Bar License.