The State of Florida is the state government responsible for administering public services and coordinating programs across Florida. Its departments and agencies work across government, education, healthcare, environmental protection, transportation, and public safety. With employment opportunities spanning numerous public-sector functions, the State of Florida hires people who support the delivery and management of services for communities throughout the state.
Senior Attorney / Assistant General Counsel – Florida Vehicle Regulation, Tallahassee
Represent Florida’s highway safety agency in vehicle ownership hearings and dealership regulation matters. Lead administrative prosecutions and prepare pleadings, complaints, and settlements.
Description
- Report to the Chief Legal Counsel for the Motor Vehicles Unit within the Office of General Counsel
- Represent the Department in virtual vehicle ownership hearings
- Pursue administrative actions involving dealership regulation
- Draft administrative pleadings, including complaints and settlements
- Participate in hearings connected with these matters
Requirements
- Clearly address qualifying questions within the employment history
- Clearly identify software systems, relevant work experience, and employment duration
- Civil and administrative litigation experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
- Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations preferred
- Ability to define complex issues, assess response options, and implement solutions preferred
- Ability to assess whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards preferred
- Completion of a Level 2 background check and CJIS clearance, including an FBI fingerprint-based criminal records check
- Valid driver’s license
- Active membership in The Florida Bar in good standing
- Willingness to travel, including overnight travel when necessary
- U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States
- Work visa, CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT sponsorship is not available
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Annual and sick leave package
- Nine paid holidays
- State health and life insurance
- Educational benefits
- Contributory retirement plan
- Medical and life insurance
- Educational assistance
- Direct deposit program