ATTORNEY - PROCUREMENT PRACTICE GROUP - 72001901

Requisition No: 853347 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: ATTORNEY - PROCUREMENT PRACTICE GROUP - 72001901

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72001901 

Salary:  $70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025 

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Attorney – Procurement Practice Group

Office of General Counsel

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Work You Will Do:

The Department has an attorney position in its procurement practice division. This position is in the general procurement practice group, which supports the Division of Real Estate Development and Management, the Division of Specialized Services (which handles fleet management and federal surplus property), and the Division of Retirement. This attorney will have the opportunity to develop a proficiency in the state and federal laws affecting these program areas and will provide strategic legal advice and counsel in the areas of procurement, rulemaking, and bill analysis.

This position may also have the opportunity to handle litigation for the program areas from time to time.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

How You Will Grow:

This position is the only entry-level position within this practice group, allowing the selected candidate the opportunity to learn from the senior-level positions it works with. This position also provides the opportunity to develop an expertise in procuring and negotiating contracts in the niche area of public real estate and construction, as well as in a variety of areas related to the Division of Specialized Services and Division of Retirement. The program areas that this position supports handles issues for a range of state agencies, allowing the attorney ongoing exposure to the operations of other state entities and the unique opportunity to assist with developing and implementing policies that take into account the varying needs of numerous stakeholders.

The Office of General Counsel also supports attorney development by providing Continuing Legal Education opportunities and allowing its attorneys to gain exposure to other areas of the law that the office assists with by promoting collaboration and cross-training in these highly specialized areas (e.g., employment and labor relations, health care). Ultimately, these positions will allow the right candidates the opportunity to gain practical experience and grow professionally while working alongside a team of talented and professional attorneys in a collegial atmosphere.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Work-Life Balance

DMS does not have a billable hour requirement for its attorneys and encourages employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. On day one of state employment, and then on each annual anniversary date, the attorney will receive 176 hours of discretionary leave and 104 hours of sick leave
 

Health Insurance

State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions totaling only $8.00 per month for individual coverage and $30.00 per month for family coverage.

Retirement Options

State employees enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.

Continuing Education

As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

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

Pay:

$70,000.00

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The attorney should possess the following:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to recognize and anticipate problems and risks, gather information and proactively make recommendations, facilitate problem solving, and escalate issues when appropriate

• Ability to exercise initiative and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while paying close attention to detail.

• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data.

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and timely complete work assignments.

• Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.

• Ability to identify different approaches to problems.

• Ability to research and summarize complex topics using a variety of resources.

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Qualifications:

• A juris doctor from an accredited law school by June 2025.
• Admission to, and good standing with, the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
• Experience in administrative law (preferred).

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.