State of Florida · 1 day ago
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $92K/yrThe State of Florida is seeking a Senior Attorney for the Department of Corrections. This role involves representing the department in legal matters, reviewing policies, and providing legal advice to administrators.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Representing the Department of Corrections before federal and state courts and administrative bodies
Reviewing agency policies
Preparing legal pleadings in civil and administrative actions. Reviewing written materials for legal sufficiency
Serving as legal advisor to department administrators. Reviewing, analyzing, and drafting proposed legislation
The successful candidate will also be expected to render legal opinions concerning the application of state and federal statues and administrative rules. The successful candidate will handle telephone and written requests from agency staff for legal assistance, and will conduct legal research and issue legal opinions, as needed
The successful candidate in this position also represents the department and its officials in litigation matters before administrative tribunals and before state and federal courts, as requested
The successful candidate will be responsible for all matters related to such representation, including, but not limited to, reviewing evidence, researching law, drafting pleadings and memoranda, conducting, and responding to discovery, preparing and interviewing witnesses, providing legal representation at the hearing or trial, writing briefs, and representing the agency at appellate oral arguments
The Office of the General Counsel has units that specialize in the following areas of law: litigation; contracts and procurement; environmental; employment/personnel/labor relations; inmate sentence structure; inmate grievances; civil rights; torts; health care; ethics; probation; administrative law; and public records
The General Counsel's office also represents the agency in garnishment proceedings, advises department staff and provides legal representation regarding subpoenas, litigates public records requests, and responds to requests generated by the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel
The position will be given responsibilities in one or more of these areas at any given time, depending upon the needs of the office
This position will report to the Chief Legal Counsel of the Institutions and Health Services Section of the Office of the General Counsel, but applicants may be considered for vacancies in any section of the office
Expected to perform other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing
Knowledge of health care law, constitutional law, civil litigation, administrative law, Florida's legislative process, criminal sentencing, and/or open government law
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of the principles and practices of jurisprudence
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure
Knowledge of civil law and rules of procedure
Knowledge of court proceedings
Knowledge of Chapter 941-949 Florida Statutes
Skill in writing and research
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to research, summarize and provide advice on disparate legal issues as needs dictate
Ability to clearly explain the facts of a case and the legal issues involved
Strong work ethic; willingness to learn, positive attitude, and ability to work in a collaborative work environment
Ability to provide legal counsel
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
Tuition-Free college courses.
Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
+ Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
+ Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
+ Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
+ Deferred Compensation
Company
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