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Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Shumaker Loop & Kedrick is seeking an associate in west central Florida with 2+ years of experience to support its growing Public Policy & Government Affairs practice in Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties. We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about local government and administrative law and eager to continue growing in this practice, and who have a genuine interest in serving public entities and supporting local communities. We are seeking candidates who bring a proactive mindset, initiative, a commitment to excellence, and a strong desire to build a long-term career with our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to learn this area of law or who enjoys advisory work, public service impact, and building long-term relationships with local governments within a collaborative firm environment. Candidates must be admitted to the Florida Bar and be in good standing. Where You'll Work Dade City is the preferred location for this position and candidates must reside in the vicinity of Pasco, Pinellas, or Hillsborough County. The firm offers a flexible, hybrid work environment while prioritizing collaboration and integration with the team. Occasional travel to attend governmental meetings and to meet with officials is required. What You'll Do

• Advise and attend public meetings both during business hours and in the evening when necessary.
• Draft, review, and provide legal input on legal contracts, policies, ordinances, resolutions, and interlocal agreements
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law, and administrative rules, including public record and sunshine law, procurement and public contracts, ethics laws, state preemption, and local government legislative processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate legal exposure for the municipality and/or school board, in partnership with local staff
• Represent both public and private clients in the areas of land use and zoning, public
• contract and procurement disputes, code enforcement and local ordinance
• violation litigation.
• Represent city and local governments in legal proceedings, including hearings, administrative reviews, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings