Senior Attorney - 55013995

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Attorney is an experienced trial attorney in the Florida Department of Transportation’s Civil Litigation Section, part of the Office of the General Counsel, located in Tallahassee. The position handles assignments defending the Department or prosecuting the Department’s rights, conducts litigation in federal and state circuit and county jurisdictions, and researches legal issues. The attorney also provides legal advice and counsel to agency personnel on recommended agency conduct and advises, assists, and directs legal strategies. Regular travel to assigned districts is required for discovery, hearings, and trials, including overnight travel.

Requirements

Must be a member of The Florida Bar.
Knowledge of litigation, civil rules of procedure and practice, and the Government in the Sunshine Law.
Knowledge of effective verbal and written communication principles and techniques.
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 with others.
Ability to use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications.
Must complete a Level 1 Background Check.
Must be willing to travel to assigned districts, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Handle assignments defending the Department or prosecuting the Department’s rights.
Conduct litigation in federal and state circuit and county jurisdictions.
Conduct accurate research on legal issues.
Travel regularly to assigned districts to conduct discovery, attend hearings, and try cases.
Provide agency personnel legal advice and counsel on recommended conduct of agency business.
Provide advice, assistance, and direction on legal strategies.