Who are we? Kilinski | Van Wyk was founded in 2021 with the mission to become the premier community development district (CDD) and special district law firm in Florida. With three offices in Florida (Tallahassee, Tampa, and Jacksonville) and rapid growth, we are looking to add an associate attorney to our Jacksonville team. However, the right candidate may live anywhere in Florida. We take pride in serving as solution oriented members of our client’s team, focused on relationships and executing on policy and business goals provided by those we serve. We embrace the same attitude internally and strongly believe in training and cultivating individual lawyer talents and professional growth. We have a strong belief in our core values and it informs the way we practice and related internally and externally. We think our culture is one of our greatest assets.

Who are we looking for? Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC is seeking an energetic, intelligent, and motivated associate attorney to join the Firm in its Northeast Florida office (Jacksonville area). However, the right candidate may live anywhere in Florida. The ideal candidate will have 0 to 4 years of prior legal experience, an interest in working with public entities and a demonstrated interest in business, policy, finance, construction and/or local government law. We work with a wide range of dynamic development-related and governmental clients with complex subject matter and offer the chance to practice in a unique and exciting environment. Qualifications include graduating in the upper percentage of your law school class, excellent writing and research skills, public speaking ability and the willingness to immediately work directly with clients. Interest or exposure to litigation, public finance and/or real estate and other transactional work is desired. Relevant education, background or experience may include, but is not limited to, public financing, ethics and conflicts of interest for government, public contracting and procurement, land use, construction law, real estate, and legislative affairs/public policy. This position is expected to involve travel within the state of Florida to attend client meetings on a regular basis.

What do we offer that is different from the rest? Kilinski | Van Wyk offers a collaborative work environment where each attorney is an essential part of our team working directly with our clients. This position allows you to work in a traditional office setting, remotely, or a hybrid of the two. The Firm prides itself on a flexible work arrangement. Our Firm operates on a collegial, team-oriented work approach. We handle a broad variety of challenging current legal and policy issues. Kilinski | Van Wyk is committed to advancing the careers of our attorneys and creating independent client interaction opportunities. We are committed to mentoring and developing attorneys to advance within the Firm and legal profession. Kilinski | Van Wyk offers excellent benefits and compensation.

Interested candidates please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Kilinski | Van Wyk PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.