EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES,
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of the General Counsel, is seeking to hire an Executive Senior Attorney to manage its Litigation and Special Projects section. This is a highly responsible position located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Primary duties include direct and supervisory responsibility for state and federal litigation handled within the Department or by outside counsel, supervisory responsibility for final orders and informal administrative hearings arising from petitions within the Department’s jurisdiction, and providing legal counsel to the Department on a variety of statutory programs.
REQUIRED:
Florida Circuit Court litigation experience
Member of The Florida Bar in good standing
Five years as licensed attorney
Excellent legal drafting skills
PREFERRED:
Florida appellate and federal litigation and appellate experience
Florida administrative law experience
Management experience
Employment law experience, particularly involving Florida public employment
The selected candidate will manage a team of attorneys and administrative staff and work closely with client divisions and offices within the Department.
The position includes an excellent benefits package with optional health, life, and dental insurance benefits, paid annual and sick leave, paid state holidays, and retirement benefits. The salary is $90,640.08.
The selected candidate must be cleared by the FDLE for CJIS access (this will require fingerprinting).
Please email a resume and a writing sample to Beverley DiGirolamo at Beverley.DiGirolamo@myfloridacfo.com.
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