SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64000535

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

3d • $100,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position has been assigned to the General Administrative, Regulatory and Rule Making Practice Group. This Practice Group will provide the Department clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory/regulatory interpretations, legislative analysis, rule drafting and legal subject matter experts regarding agency substantive duties. This position is responsible for providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs. Prepares programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews. Prepares written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law. Consults with and advises staff on a variety of complex legal issues. Reviews all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law. Provides oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs. Assists in drafting administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. Performs other duties as required by assigned Practice Group Leader, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.)
• Five years of professional experience in the practice of law.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of rulemaking authority and process
• Knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs.
• Prepares programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews.
• Prepares written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law.
• Consults with and advises staff on a variety of complex legal issues.
• Reviews all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law.
• Provides oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs.
• Assists in drafting administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.
• Performs other duties as required by assigned Practice Group Leader, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior