SENIOR ATTORNEY - 43001053

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

8d • $78,795 - $102,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DFS Senior Attorneys work on a sophisticated portfolio with a high degree of private-sector relevance. The salary range for this position is $78,795.00 -$102,000.00 with benefits (state health insurance and retirement contributions) worth approximately $29,000-$40,000 (per DMS). Senior Attorney positions require two years of legal experience. There is no billing requirement for this position, and it is located in Tallahassee. It is the agency’s goal to fill multiple vacancies with this ad.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) Degree is required.
• Admittance to the Florida Bar.
• Two (2) years of legal experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and either Westlaw or Lexis/Nexis legal research tools.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Division of Workers’ Compensation in protecting the public from the immediate danger to public health, safety, and welfare posed by employers who fail to protect their workers by providing workers' compensation coverage.
• Have early responsibility for their own litigation caseload of administrative enforcement cases, including developing case strategy, conducting discovery, and representing the Department in final hearings at the Division of Administrative Hearings.
• Handle appellate litigation, rule challenges, and advise the Division in the areas of medical services, self-insurance, injured employee assistance, and legislative analysis.

Benefits

• state health insurance
• retirement contributions
• Leave (annual, sick, administrative) 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
• Florida Bar annual dues, contingent upon agency approval

What This Job Offers

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