State of Florida

Senior Attorney

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Pensacola • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provides legal representation to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities under the direction of the General Counsel.
  • Supports other Senior Attorneys in the Office of General Counsel in all aspects of litigation and administrative actions.
  • Represents the Agency in litigation in various forums including state trial and appellate courts, federal trial and appellate courts, and state and federal administrative forums.
  • Performs a variety of legal services and provides legal advice and guidance on Agency issues.
  • Responds to oral and written requests from Agency personnel as directed by the General Counsel.
  • Conducts legal research, interprets statutes, and reviews regulations, rules, and operating procedures.
  • Assists with the development and analysis of proposed legislation, rules, and policies/procedures.
  • Assists with training Agency staff as needed.
  • Travels as necessary and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License or other reliable transportation to travel for work purposes.
  • Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to continually evolving software and technology.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology.
  • Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure, including administrative procedures and practices.
  • Understanding of public records and their exemptions, HIPAA, and laws and ethics in government.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Ability to provide legal counsel and represent the Agency at the administrative level.
  • Perform legal research and prepare various legal documents.
  • Interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
  • Employ legal reasoning and foresee possible legal problems.
  • Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Engage in alternative dispute resolution.
  • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, including unrepresented litigants.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Conduct meetings and make presentations.
  • Travel as necessary.
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.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Tuition waivers.
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
  • Additional benefits available on www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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