ATTORNEY - 76005263

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Attorney reports to the Chief Legal Counsel for the Drivers License Unit in the Office of General Counsel at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The attorney represents the Department in trial and appellate work in civil and administrative cases, including proceedings before the Department’s Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) and the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH). The position prepares pleadings, including administrative complaints and briefs, and attends hearings and oral arguments related to these cases. Travel is required.

Requirements

• Be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing, with no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for at least three years before employment and throughout employment.
• Have no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period before and throughout employment.
• Pass a Level 2 background check and obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, including a fingerprint-based FBI criminal-record check.
• Demonstrate proficiency in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.
• Have excellent writing and communication skills.
• Have knowledge of Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate resolution options, and implement solutions.
• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the United States; the Department does not sponsor work visas or CPT/OPT work authorization.
• Travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of litigation and appellate experience.
• A strong working knowledge of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
• Prior experience as an Assistant State Attorney or Assistant Public Defender.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in trial and appellate work in civil and administrative cases.
• Represent the Department in proceedings before the Bureau of Administrative Reviews and the Division of Administrative Hearings.
• Prepare pleadings, including administrative complaints and briefs.
• Attend hearings and oral arguments related to assigned cases.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Annual and sick leave package
• Nine paid holidays
• State health and life insurance
• Educational benefits
• Contributory retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed