DISTRICT CHIEF COUNSEL - 55011650

State of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

20h•$135,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The District Chief Counsel serves as part of the Florida Department of Transportation Office of General Counsel statewide leadership team and leads the District 6 Chief Counsel’s office in Miami. The attorney coordinates and directs the work of attorneys and support staff assigned to the office, implements the directions of the Department’s General Counsel, and serves as their administrative supervisor. Staff may work in the contracts and legislative, eminent domain, and administrative law practice groups. The Chief Counsel provides day-to-day legal advice to District executive leadership and coordinates the District’s responses to public records requests and citizen inquiries. In coordination with the Deputy General Counsel, the attorney advises District staff on negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, funding agreements, joint project and joint participation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, permits, and real estate interests. The role ensures that advice provided by District 6 office staff aligns with statewide direction from the General Counsel and provides input to the Deputy General Counsel on matters of statewide significance. The position is full-time in the Selected Exempt Service and is based at the District 6 Chief Counsel’s office, 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, Florida. Overnight travel is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawfully authorized workers; visa sponsorship is unavailable. A Level 1 background check is required, and the attorney must be a member of The Florida Bar.

Requirements

Must be a member of The Florida Bar.
Knowledge of litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct staff and identify the best people for assignments.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work with internal and external customers tactfully and courteously.
Ability to use word-processing, graphic-presentation, database, and mainframe applications.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must complete a Level 1 background check.
Overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct the activities of attorneys and support staff assigned to the District 6 Chief Counsel’s office.
Implement the directions of the Department’s General Counsel.
Administratively supervise attorneys and support staff assigned to the District 6 office, including staff in contracts and legislative, eminent domain, and administrative law practice groups.
Provide day-to-day legal advice to District executive leadership.
Oversee and coordinate the District’s responses to public records requests and citizen inquiries.
In coordination with the Deputy General Counsel, advise District staff on negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts, funding agreements, joint project agreements, joint participation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, permits, and real estate interests.
Ensure legal advice provided by District 6 office staff aligns with direction and advice established by the General Counsel on a statewide basis.
Provide input to the Deputy General Counsel on matters of statewide significance.