CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL - 79010916
About The Position
The Chief Appellate Counsel (Chief Legal Counsel) works under the direction of the General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel. This highly responsible role directs and oversees appellate and rule-making matters, serves as the Department’s appellate attorney, and directs and supervises the Office of the Agency Clerk and the Rules Attorney. The position advises the Office of the Secretary and the Department’s divisions on appellate issues; represents the Department in appellate proceedings; and provides training and guidance on appellate matters. It also advises on potential impacts of proposed legislative changes and serves as the Department’s backup informal hearing officer, drafting final orders as needed.
Requirements
- Be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
- Have at least two years of professional experience practicing law.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, governing regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the political process.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior legal advisor to the Office of the Secretary and the Department’s divisions regarding appellate issues.
- Represent the Department in appellate proceedings, including coordinating appeals, reviewing cases and records on appeal, drafting briefs and motions, and preparing for and attending oral arguments.
- Supervise, guide, and direct the Department’s Rules Attorney and Office of the Agency Clerk.
- Provide, participate in, and facilitate training for the Office of the General Counsel on appellate issues.
- Advise the Office of the Secretary and General Counsel on potential impacts of proposed legislative changes and other important issues as necessary.
- Serve as the Department’s backup informal hearing officer pursuant to section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, and draft final orders as necessary.
Benefits
- State of Florida retirement package with a required 3% employee contribution.
- Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new State of Florida employee.
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
- Health insurance coverage for eligible employees, including individual and family coverage.
- $25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees.
- Additional supplemental insurance policies, including dental, vision, hospital supplement, and cancer coverage.
- Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
- Tuition waiver program for attendance at an approved State of Florida college or university.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
