OPS-Attorney - 77902493 1 1 1
About The Position
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Office of General Counsel seeks an experienced Senior Attorney to provide legal services on labor and employment matters. The position advises agency leadership, Human Resources, and the Division of Law Enforcement on employee discipline, collective bargaining, discrimination claims, grievance-arbitration, federal and state employment law, and related matters. The role supports agency compliance and the management of employment-related risks within a broad legal portfolio. The Legal Office is described as having a collegial, supportive work environment. The position is based at 620 S. Meridian Street in Tallahassee, Florida, and pays $50–$75 per hour for 40 hours per week. It requires up to 25% travel and occasional work outside regular business hours, with additional hours as needed for hearings, trials, or urgent matters. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal history check. Applicants must submit a resume/CV, letter of interest, and writing sample. Financial disclosure is required under Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.
Requirements
- Member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
- Minimum of four years of relevant legal experience.
- Knowledge of administrative law and related procedures.
- Strong legal research, writing, and drafting abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including track changes), Adobe Pro, Outlook, and electronic case management systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal history check.
- Submit a resume/CV, letter of interest, and writing sample with the application.
- Able to travel up to 25% and occasionally work outside regular business hours; additional hours may be needed for hearings, trials, or urgent matters.
- Financial disclosure is required under Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public-sector labor and employment law.
- Litigation experience before DOAH or other administrative tribunals.
- Familiarity with the Florida Administrative Procedure Act and Chapter 112, Florida Statutes.
- Experience in state government or law enforcement-related legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior leadership, Human Resources, and the Division of Law Enforcement on employment matters, including disciplinary actions, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, ADA, EEO/FCHR, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, Veterans’ Preference, and the Officer’s Bill of Rights.
- Represent the agency in mediations, depositions, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
- Represent FWC before PERC, DOAH, FCHR, EEO, and other tribunals.
- Develop legal strategy for employment-related cases and coordinate with outside counsel, including the Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Risk Management.
- Assist the Agency’s Chief Ethics Officer with ethics inquiries and conflict-of-interest matters.
- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, memoranda, and Position Statements.
- Develop and deliver training on employment-related laws, procedures, and agency policies.
- Brief Executive Leadership, Division Commanders, and management on emerging legal issues.
- Review proposed legislation and advise on potential impacts to agency operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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