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State of Florida · 1 month ago

863449 - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 40010012

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

The State of Florida is dedicated to supporting Florida’s economy and local communities. As a Senior Attorney, you will provide legal services to various divisions within the Department, focusing on legal counsel, policy development, and litigation.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to the Office of Secure Florida within the Department. This position provides legal counsel on matters relating to the state’s employment verification and foreign ownership restrictions and requirements as set forth in Chapters 445 and 692, Florida Statutes

Serve as legal counsel to the Department divisions on various issues and matters, including providing assistance in developing policies, drafting and reviewing agreements and reviewing and interpreting both federal and state laws and regulations

Assist with Department procurement and contracting by providing legal opinions, developing procurement documents, attending public meetings, and drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure that they meet all applicable state and federal requirements and ensure adequate legal protection for the Department

Make legal determinations as to whether rulemaking is required by the Florida Administrative Procedures Act and applicable case law and assist in developing, drafting and promulgating rules for all program areas of the Department when rulemaking is required; conduct public hearings and workshops on proposed rules; respond to Joint Administrative Procedures Committee staff on rules; and interpret and provide legal opinions on application of Department rules

Handle litigation for the Department, including litigation in administrative forums as well as in all levels of state and federal court

Conduct legal research

Assist in drafting and reviewing proposed legislation and review bills passed into law for applicability, effect, and implementation

Review contracts, public solicitation documents, administrative policies and rules

Assist with Department responses to audits and investigations by state and federal authorities

Handle requests for public records and respond on behalf of the Department to subpoenas and court orders

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorActive member of The Florida BarLegal researchLegal advice experienceMicrosoft OfficeMulti-taskingConfidence buildingChapter 120 knowledgeTeam-orientedAttention to detailEffective communicationIndependent workFast-paced environment