SENIOR ATTORNEY - 79010314

State of Florida • Dundee, FL

53d • $79,713 - $89,995

About The Position

The Senior Attorney serves as the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s personnel and rules attorney, advising senior management on employment-law matters and rulemaking and serving as a liaison to outside counsel handling employment and other litigation. The position works closely with the Office of Human Resources on the legal sufficiency of employment actions and issues, provides internal training, and represents or coordinates representation of the Department in administrative and court proceedings.

The role also develops and drafts policies and rules, serves as the primary liaison to the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, files proposed rules with the Department of State, oversees the annual rule review and Regulatory Plan, and assists and trains agency rules coordinators. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor and general counsel.

Requirements

• Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• At least two years of experience in the practice of law.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to litigate and make oral presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Skill in drafting legal documents.
• Skill in managing multiple complex legal cases.
• Ability to work independently and in group and team settings.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to multitask and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to travel.
• Knowledge of Chapters 110, 119, and 120 of the Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge of Florida ethics laws.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on employment-related matters, rulemaking, and rule development.
• Work with the Office of Human Resources on disciplinary actions, ADA accommodations, FCHR and EEOC responses, Workers’ Compensation, FMLA eligibility, Veterans’ Preference issues, and other employment matters.
• Develop and provide internal training on employment-related laws and policies.
• Assist with public records matters.
• Serve as the Department’s legal liaison with outside counsel defending the Department in employment, premises liability, and automobile liability cases.
• Develop litigation strategy and attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials on the Department’s behalf.
• Represent the Department before PERC, DOC, EEOC, DOAH, FCHR, and other forums.
• Coordinate activities performed on the Department’s behalf by outside counsel, including counsel from the Office of the Attorney General and representation provided under Division of Risk Management insurance coverage.
• Brief the Secretary, Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretaries, General Counsel, and Division Management on issues handled by outside counsel and the potential impacts of proposed legislative changes.
• Develop and draft policies and rules.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC).
• File proposed rules for adoption with the Department of State (DOS).
• Oversee the Department’s annual rule review and Regulatory Plan.
• Assist and train agency rules coordinators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and general counsel.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package; a 3% employee contribution is required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• 176 hours of paid annual leave annually for a new State employee.
• 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage, including individual and family coverage, for eligible employees.
• $25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees.
• Optional supplemental insurance policies, including dental, vision, hospital supplement, and cancer coverage.
• Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Tuition waiver program for attendance at an approved State of Florida college or university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed