SR. SUPPORT ATTORNEY - 67014895

State of Florida

27d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

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. The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

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.
• Florida laws and legal procedure, including administrative procedures and practices.
• 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.
• Ability to: Provide legal counsel and represent the Agency at the administrative level.
• Perform legal research and prepare various legal documents.
• Interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, including unrepresented litigants.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
• Ability to travel.
• 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 to include state trial and appellate courts, federal trial and appellate courts, and state and federal administrative forums.
• Performs a variety of legal services. Provides legal advice and guidance on Agency issues. Responds to oral and written requests from Agency personnel as directed by the General Counsel. Legal advice and guidance require careful research, exploration of the underlying facts, and discussions with appropriate staff.
• Conducts legal research, interprets statutes, reviews regulations, rules, and operating procedures as necessary in carrying out duties and responsibilities.
• 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees