Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Special Districts / Public Finance – Florida (Tallahassee, Tampa, Jacksonville, or Orlando)

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Salary: $105,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded in 2021 and based in Tallahassee, with other offices in Tampa and Jacksonville, we are a rapidly growing law practice dedicated to community development and special districts across Florida. We pride ourselves on being solution-oriented partners to our clients, delivering excellence while fostering a highly collaborative, team-driven culture. Our attorneys receive strong mentorship, early client exposure, and meaningful opportunities to grow their careers in a unique area of law.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: $100K–$135K base salary (DOE) + performance incentives
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Career Growth: Hands-on mentorship and client-facing opportunities from day one
• Collaborative Environment: Join a close-knit, team-oriented firm with a culture of accountability and excellence
• Statewide Reach: Opportunity to represent clients across Florida, including public hearings and board meetings

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Represent community development districts and other special districts in Florida
• Attend and advise at public hearings, board meetings, and legislative sessions (some travel required)
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, development agreements, procurement documents, and financing transactions
• Provide counsel on land use, real estate, construction, and public policy issues
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and client communications
• Work directly with clients, elected officials, and government representatives from the start
• Collaborate with senior attorneys in a team-based environment while taking ownership of assigned matters

You should have most of the following:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Strong academic performance (top 15% preferred) or equivalent professional accomplishments
• 0–3 years of legal experience, ideally with exposure to public finance, real estate, construction, land use, or local government law
• Excellent legal writing, research, and public speaking skills
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-driven environment
• Intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and client-facing confidence
• Willingness to travel within Florida (including occasional evening hearings)

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Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.