Southwest Florida Water Management District

Attorney

Southwest Florida Water Management District

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tampa • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $61,254 - $99,873 per year

About the role

  • Provides legal counsel to management and staff on matters relating to the day-to-day operations of the District.
  • Represents the District in litigation and other proceedings before federal, state, and administrative judicial tribunals.
  • Assists in the enforcement of state law, District rules, and other regulatory or non-regulatory authorizations.
  • Prepares and reviews legal instruments, such as licenses, leases, easements, or purchase and sale contracts.
  • Provides legal advice and written opinions to various District divisions on applicable law and related matters.
  • Makes presentations before the Governing Board, District staff, and the general public when necessary.
  • Participates in District emergency management activities, other departmental activities, departmental projects, and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Florida Bar License
  • Valid driver’s license
  • For Attorney 2: Two (2) years' experience as a practicing attorney
  • For Attorney 3: Four (4) years' experience as a practicing attorney
  • For Attorney 4: Six (6) years' experience as a practicing attorney
Benefits
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
  • 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
  • Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
  • Vision insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability (District Paid)
  • Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
  • Health savings & flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible schedule for work-life balance
  • Legal and Identity Theft protection
  • Wellness program
  • Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
  • Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
  • State adoption benefit qualified employer
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time
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Certifications
Juris DoctorFlorida Bar Licensevalid driver's license