SENIOR ATTORNEY (WT: ATTORNEY HEARING OFFICER) - 76004713

State of Florida•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. This Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity is for an Attorney Hearing Officer within the Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) in the Office of Executive Director (OED). To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Requirements

Proficiency in legal research and writing.
Skill to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge and ability to understand Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, federal statutes, case law, rules, regulations, and FLHSMV policies and procedures.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions.
Ability to prepare for and conduct hearings.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of prior legal experience as an attorney.
Experience conducting administrative hearings is strongly preferred.
Possess excellent research and writing skills.
An outgoing personality and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain complex legal issues so the public will understand.

Responsibilities

Represent the Bureau of Administrative Reviews by conducting formal administrative hearings pursuant to Sections 322.2615-16, and 322.64, Florida Statutes.
Respond to inquiries from parties as they relate to administrative hearings you are conducting.
Write final orders with factual and legal analysis concerning driver licenses.
Perform other duties as required.