ATTORNEY/SENIOR ATTORNEY - 60006208 1
About the role
The Attorney/Senior Attorney position in the Department of Children and Families represents the department in state court proceedings, formal and informal hearings, and administrative proceedings. They also provide legal advice on the proper course of action for Departmental programs such as mental health, substance abuse licensing, and adult protective services. Additionally, they review administrative complaints for legal sufficiency and compliance with state and federal regulations, conduct legal research, motion practice, and discovery, prepare complex legal documents and written legal opinions involving Florida law, statutes, and administrative rules, and perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Department in state court proceedings, formal and informal hearings and administrative proceedings
- Provide legal advice on the proper course of action to Departmental programs such as mental health, substance abuse licensing and adult protective services
- Review administrative complaints for legal sufficiency and compliance with state law and federal regulations
- Conduct legal research, motion practice and discovery with the assistance of administrative support staff
- Prepare complex legal documents and written legal opinions involving Florida law, statutes and administrative rules, consistent with agency policy
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Law Degree
- Admission to the Florida Bar
Skills
- Legal research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication skills
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- Florida Bar annual dues paid for by the Department, contingent upon Agency approval
- Tuition waiver
Pay
The annual base salary range, depending upon experience, is $65,000-$80,000, not including the total compensation benefits packet. For a full-time permanent appointment, the total compensation inclusive of the benefits listed above is valued at a minimum of $103,327. Actual total compensation will vary based on insurance and retirement elections.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- Florida Bar annual dues paid for by the Department, contingent upon Agency approval
- Tuition waiver
Contact Information
To apply, please submit a resume and a state application. You may be requested to provide a writing sample and references. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.