SENIOR ATTORNEY - 43004885
About the role
The Florida Department of Financial Services, led by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, is hiring a Senior Attorney to manage Final Orders for the Department. The ideal Final Orders attorney has exceptional research and writing skills and the ability to work independently on a variety of legal issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage Final Orders for the Department.
- Represent the CFO and the Department in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.
- Provide legal counsel to the Divisions of Risk Management and Consumer Services, Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Office of Human Resources.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree.
- Admittance to the Florida Bar.
- Two (2) years of legal experience.
- Preference: Litigation experience.
Special Notes
- Special Notes: DFS Senior Attorneys work on a sophisticated portfolio with a high degree of private-sector relevance.
- Salary Range: $78,795.00 -$102,000.00 with benefits (state health insurance and retirement contributions) worth approximately $29,000.00 -$40,000.00 (per DMS).
- Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of legal experience.
- Benefits: Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. There is no billing requirement for this position, as it is in Tallahassee.
Benefits
- Leave (annual, sick, administrative) 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
- Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, see www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition waivers
- Florida Bar annual dues, contingent upon agency approval
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Leave (annual, sick, administrative) 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
- Retail plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, see www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition waivers
- Florida Bar annual dues, contingent upon agency approval
Brief Description of Duties
The Florida Department of Financial Services, led by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, is hiring a Senior Attorney to manage Final Orders for the Department. The ideal Final Orders attorney has exceptional research and writing skills and the ability to work independently on a variety of legal issues. This position is within the Litigation and Special Projects section which represents the CFO and the Department in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation and provides legal counsel to the Divisions of Risk Management and Consumer Services, Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Office of Human Resources.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree.
- Admittance to the Florida Bar.
- Two (2) years of legal experience.
- Preference: Litigation experience.
Reasonable Accommodation
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.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.