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Robert Half
Attorney/Lawyer
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What they do
A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$121,315 / year median in Florida
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a law firm in Tallahassee, Florida with matters involving land use, planning, and local government law. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a licensed attorney with at least 3 years of experience who brings strong legal writing, analytical thinking, and research capabilities. The role focuses on producing well-supported legal work product and advising on regulatory and governmental issues in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth legal research related to land use, zoning, planning, and local government matters.
- Prepare a wide range of legal documents, including memoranda, motions, responses, briefs, and detailed correspondence.
- Analyze statutes, ordinances, case law, and regulatory guidance to support client matters and legal strategy.
- Develop clear, persuasive written work product for internal review, court filings, and other legal proceedings.
- Assist with issues involving government regulation and legislative research as they affect active matters.
- Review case-specific facts and legal authorities to identify risks, arguments, and practical recommendations.
- Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to advance deadlines, filings, and matter-related deliverables.
- Contribute informed legal analysis that supports planning and zoning matters before local governmental bodies. Requirements
- Active attorney license and good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
- At least 3 years of legal experience, with a strong background in land use, planning, or local government law.
- Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents.
- Excellent legal research skills, including statutory, regulatory, case law, and manual research methods.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
- Familiarity with zoning, land use planning, and government regulatory frameworks.
- Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued.