Special Districts Associate

Practice Area Public Finance Department

Date Posted Apr 02, 2024

Application Deadline May 02, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, FL

Kutak Rock LLP's Tallahassee office is seeking a lateral associate for its special district practice group. These special districts constitute local units of special purpose government, creating the unique opportunity to practice in many areas of local government law, including such areas as public finance, contracts, public records, and governing board counsel, all in a private practice setting.

JOB SUMMARY

Kutak Rock LLP's Tallahassee office is seeking a lateral associate for its special district practice group. These special districts constitute local units of special purpose government, creating the unique opportunity to practice in many areas of local government law, including such areas as public finance, contracts, public records, and governing board counsel, all in a private practice setting.

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities

• Ability to competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys

• Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics and factual subject matters as needed based on the nature of a matter

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines

• Strong organizational and matter management skills

• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff

• Ability to work effectively with large working groups as part of a transaction team

QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience

• Law Degree (Juris Doctor) from an ABA accredited law school

• Admitted to the Florida Bar Association

• Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of transaction documentation

• Interest in government law and transactional practice

• Ability, and willingness, to travel

Position Information

Position Status: Exempt

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to "allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person," and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people