SR. SUPPORT ATTORNEY - 67014895

State of Florida • FL

101d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The attorney in this position provides legal representation to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Agency) under the direction of the General Counsel. This position will serve staff and management across the Agency, impacting the workplace culture, community, and the population served as the Agency strives to achieve its mission. The position is not a Telework position and requires reporting to the APD office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License or other reliable transportation to travel for work purposes.
• Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to continually evolving software and technology.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure, including administrative procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of public records and their exemptions, HIPAA, and laws and ethics in government.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to provide legal counsel and represent the Agency at the administrative level.
• Ability to perform legal research and prepare various legal documents.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Ability to employ legal reasoning and foresee possible legal problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, including unrepresented litigants.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Supports other Senior Attorneys in the Office of General Counsel in all aspects of litigation and administrative actions.
• Represents the Agency in litigation in various forums including state trial and appellate courts, federal trial and appellate courts, and state and federal administrative forums.
• Performs a variety of legal services and provides legal advice and guidance on Agency issues.
• Conducts legal research, interprets statutes, and reviews regulations, rules, and operating procedures.
• Assists with the development and analysis of proposed legislation, rules, and policies/procedures.
• Assists with training Agency staff as needed.
• Travels as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees