WHAT’S OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of the section is to provide an organization within The Florida Bar open to all members in good standing who have an interest in administrative law and procedure at both the state and federal levels.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
The Section provides a forum for the improvement and development of the fields of administrative law and procedure and agency practice. The Section provides opportunities for continuing education for members, professional growth, publishing, and leadership, as well as awards for outstanding service.
WHO WE SERVE
The section serves the public generally and The Florida Bar in interpreting and carrying out the professional needs and objectives in these fields.
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Senior Attorney – Administrative Law
West Palm Beach Administrative Headquarters (B1)
2741BR
Job Description
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 8.7 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state’s five water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region’s water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.
The District’s Office of Counsel is seeking to hire an attorney with practice experience in Florida Administrative Law. Although the most ideal candidate will have extensive experience in defending or adjudicating cases before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), the Office of Counsel will also consider applicants with less DOAH experience. Superior analytical and writing skills with a keen eye for details is a must, regardless of experience level. Ability to work in a collaborative, diverse environment is also required.
Employment Guidelines (May be filled as Staff Attorney – Administrative Law)
Senior Attorney: Typically has Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and 6+ years of experience working as an attorney primarily in an administrative law practice involving complex problem-solving to resolve difficult legal issues.
Staff Attorney: Typically has Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and 4+ years of experience working as an attorney primarily in an administrative law practice involving exposure to more complex legal issues.
Interested persons should apply here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25162&siteid=5198&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1383236
Congratulations to Brittany Finkbeiner, Jodi-Ann Livingstone, and Brian Newman, our former section chair, on their recent appointments to be Administrative Law Judges at the Division of Administrative Hearings!
Congratulations to our very own executive council member Judge Anthony Miller on being sworn in (while maintaining appropriate social distancing!) as the newest circuit judge in the 2nd Judicial Circuit!
On Friday, April 3, 2020 Governor DeSantis appointed me to serve as a circuit judge in the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Therefore, I submitted my resignation as a county judge, and yesterday Judge Layne Smith, my assigned mentor judge, swore me in as the newest circuit judge for our Circuit!! As you can see we made every effort to adhere to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. I am excited to take on this new challenge!!
Posted by Anthony B. Miller on Tuesday, April 7, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS


The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism presents Never Contemplated, a candid discussion with female judges from across the state about gender bias, professionalism, and civility in the judicial system, hosted by Judge Hetal Desai. The series is available on Buzzsprout, at the links below, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Center for Professionalism: https://www.floridabar.org/prof/podcasts/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Cl8NFIxa8ZHX2SB45sQIx?si=ImYlK30ETcmUzX8Eb9qfTw
Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-contemplated/id1530929569
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/never-contemplated
