Attorney/Lawyer

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Attorney/Lawyer in North Port, Florida. This role involves providing legal services, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, drafting policies, and making presentations in public meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research on complex problems or projects, and draft opinions with recommendations or solutions
• Draft, review, and analyze resolutions, ordinances, and other proposed legislation
• Draft and review contracts, leases, real estate instruments, and other legal documents
• Stay updated on relevant court decisions, administrative decisions, legislation, and municipal matters
• Coordinate with special counsel, manage administrative matters and litigation, and attend hearings as assigned
• Make presentations in public meetings and provide training to staff
• Communicate with leadership on progress of assigned legal work and ensure its timely completion
• Must possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the state bar is mandatory
• Proficiency in the use of 3M and Adobe Acrobat is required
• Experience with Case Management Software, Conveyancer, and Document Management
• Ability to prepare and deliver briefings effectively
• Experience in Civil Litigation and Claim Administration is necessary
• Demonstrated skills in Complaint Handling
• Knowledge of Consumer Electronics laws and regulations
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and uphold ethics
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work under pressure
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.