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State of Florida · 3 months ago

Senior Attorney (Joint Administrative Procedures Committee)

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Florida Legislature is seeking to fill a Senior Attorney position available with the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The role involves maintaining a continuous review of administrative agency rules and making recommendations for needed statutory changes.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Maintain a continuous review of administrative agency rules to identify those that may exceed authority delegated to the agency by the Florida Statutes

Review statutes authorizing agencies to adopt rules and make recommendations to appropriate standing committees as to the advisability of considering changes in specific circumstances

Generally review other agency action taken pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act and make recommendations for needed statutory changes

Qualification

Florida laws knowledgeLegal writingLegal researchAdministrative Procedure Act knowledgeStatute interpretationLegal reasoningReading comprehensionEffective communicationOrganization skills

Required

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar

Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in 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 to foresee possible legal concerns

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents

Preferred

Knowledge of Chapter 120, F.S., the Administrative Procedure Act

Ability to review statutes and determine if 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 on other matters in question for members and staff of the Legislature