State of Florida

Senior Attorney

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: GainesvilleFloridaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $92,000 per year

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About the role

  • This position is the legal counsel for the North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center.
  • Provide legal counsel in areas of general liability, legal problem solving, court liaison, personnel actions, and confidential investigations.
  • Review all court submitted Resident Care Evaluations.
  • Provides legal advice in personnel matters including the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, employee discipline, and administration of collective bargaining agreement.
  • Review subpoenas for production of documents including videos and appearance by personnel.
  • Act as a liaison to arrange/request remote appearances.
  • Monitors court reports and transmits (files and serves) those reports to the committing courts throughout the state.
  • Assists regional legal counsel with providing model orders and filing motions regarding individuals committed for treatment.
  • Represents the mental health facilities in all matters relating to Chapters 394 and 916, Florida Statutes.

Requirements

  • Member of the Florida Bar
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
  • And more!
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Member of the Florida Bar