Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The City of Gainesville is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as a Special Magistrate for code enforcement hearings. The selected attorney will be responsible for holding quasi-judicial hearings, issuing orders, and making findings of fact and conclusions of law. The City is looking for an attorney with at least five years of experience practicing law, including litigation and administrative hearing experience. The attorney must also be familiar with the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances and have experience with local government law, code enforcement, zoning, or real estate property law. • The Special Magistrate will convene hearings at least once a month, with the preferred schedule being the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM. • The attorney must be an active member in good standing of the Florida Bar and have a minimum of five years of recent experience practicing law. • The attorney must also have familiarity with the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances and FSS 162. • The City may award contracts to more than one firm to avoid conflicts of interest.