Attorney-U-E-000006553

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

5d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This unclassified position provides in-house legal representation in all matters affecting the EPC. The attorney will work closely with the Executive Director and EPC staff supporting the Agency’s mission to protect the environment and natural resources of Hillsborough County.

Requirements

Must be a member of the Florida Bar, in good standing.
Minimum of one year prior experience with environmental law and/or administrative law.
Knowledge of local, State, and Federal environmental regulations.
Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to staff, citizens, judges, and opposing counsel.
Ability to compose clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents, including court filings, contracts, and briefs.
Ability to evaluate complex, voluminous information, apply legal principles to the facts, and identify critical issues.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and solve problems involving several variables or unique situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside own organization.
Ability to prioritize tasks and issues and keeps all appropriate parties properly informed.
Ability to organize information into a logical presentation format.
Ability to understand senior attorney’s priorities and concerns.
Ability to deliver presentations with clarity and confidence.

Responsibilities

Provides counsel on legal matters concerning daily operations of a local government.
Interprets and applies environmental rules and regulations.
Assists in drafting and defending agency actions and drafting settlements.
Analyzes proposed legislation.
Rulemaking.
Reviews and drafts contracts, grants, and real estate documents.
Assists in public record requests and Sunshine Law matters.
Assists with human resource matters.
Represents the EPC in both administrative and civil litigation matters in Federal, State, and administrative courts.
Interpreting and implementing applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.
Drafting and implementing internal policies.
Lead or participate in staff training events.
Maintain legal templates.
Intern supervision and mentoring.
Performs other related duties as required.