Senior Attorney

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

About The Position

The Florida Legislature is seeking a Senior Attorney for the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The committee continuously reviews administrative agency rules to identify rules that may exceed authority delegated by Florida Statutes. It reviews statutes authorizing agencies to adopt rules and recommends to appropriate standing committees whether statutory changes should be considered. The committee also reviews other agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act and recommends needed statutory changes. The position requires electronically filing a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire, pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Be an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Have two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings.
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and foresee possible legal concerns.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, the Administrative Procedure Act.
Ability to review statutes and determine whether administrative rule promulgation, repeal, or amendment is required.
Ability to prepare letters and legal opinions involving statute and rule interpretation.
Knowledge of the Florida Constitution.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Ability to perform legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and other matters in question for members and staff of the Legislature.

Responsibilities

Review agency action under Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedure Act, to identify instances of invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority.
Monitor Florida court cases and administrative decisions and advise agencies accordingly.
Prepare and present proposed objections to the full committee.
Review statutes passed each legislative session and alert agencies to those that may require administrative rule promulgation, repeal, or amendment.
Recommend legislative changes based on trends in case law, agency comments, or citizen requests.
Conduct legal research concerning the interpretation of state and federal statutes and other matters to assist with member and constituent inquiries.
Maintain communications with legislative committees, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
Maintain communications with agency heads or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel.
Perform other related duties as required.