827786 - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 40022012

Requisition No: 827786 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 827786 - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 40022012

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40022012 

Salary:  83,000 - 90,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/12/2024 

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Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

You will provide legal services to the different divisions within the Department under the direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel(s), and Attorney Supervisor.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Department’s Office of General Counsel works closely with the Department’s divisions and various program areas to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specific needs of the Department, division, or program area. The Office of General Counsel serves the entire Department in many different capacities including rendering legal advice and opinions to Department staff in the areas of Economic Development, Community Development, Workforce Services, Human Resources, Reemployment Assistance, and Finance and Administration.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

 PAY: $83,000 – $90,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• The attorney in this position provides legal services to Department administrators under the direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel(s), and Attorney Supervisor.
• Serves 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.
• Assists with all phases of the Department’s procurement and contracting process by providing legal opinions, developing procurement documents and contracts, attending public meetings, and reviewing and approving contracts to ensure that they meet all applicable state and federal requirements and ensure adequate legal protection for the Department.
• Drafts, reviews, and revises contracts, public solicitation documents, administrative policies, and rules. Prepare and update procurement and contract template documents. A strong understanding of federal and state administrative law, federal civil rights statutes, 2 C.F.R. § 200, and government contracting is required.
• Handles bid protests and other litigation involving procurements for the Department, including litigation in administrative forums, as well as in all levels of state and federal court. 
• Makes legal determinations as to whether rulemaking is required by the Florida Administrative Procedures Act and applicable case law, and assists 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.
• Handles litigation for the Department, including litigation in administrative forums as well as in all levels of state and federal court. 
• Conducts legal research.
• Assists in drafting and reviewing proposed legislation and review bills passed into law for applicability, effect, and implementation.
• Handles requests for public records and respond on behalf of the Department to subpoenas and court orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be team-oriented and have an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers.\
• Ability to engender confidence from agency leadership.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Chapter 120 administrative proceedings.
• Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience providing legal advice on various issues and matters.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

.Minimum:

• Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• At least two (2) years’ experience practicing law.
• Must be an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing and eligible to practice law.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.