State of Florida · 1 month ago
WT: SPECIAL COUNSEL/INFORMAL HEARING OFFICER - 41500104
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expThe Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for regulating legal gaming in the state. They are seeking a highly motivated attorney to serve as Special Counsel and Informal Hearing Officer, providing legal counsel and overseeing compliance with Florida's gambling laws.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing legal counsel to the Office of the Commissioners regarding the Sunshine Law, including public meeting requirements and public records requests
Drafting rules and advising the Commission on the rulemaking process
Serving as an informal hearing officer in regulatory cases brought by the Office of the General Counsel on behalf of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Qualification
Required
Skill in drafting legal documents
Skill in managing multiple complex cases
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Ability to prioritize work
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to conduct legal research
Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to work independently
Ability to manage a litigation case load
Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities
Ability to adapt to changing work volume and variety and work efficiently under stressful situations
Ability to travel
Admission to the Florida Bar
Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings
A valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience with Florida's Administrative Procedure Act
Benefits
Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
Paid personal time, which includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
Deferred compensation plans!
FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and your children!
Flexible Spending Accounts!
Tuition waivers!
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
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