SENIOR ATTORNEY

Requisition No: 836959 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41500501 

Salary:  $80,000 - $85,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2024 

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Florida Gaming Control Commission

Office of the General Counsel

Senior Attorney

Position Number: 41500501

Hiring Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

(commensurate with experience)

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

**APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE**

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (“Commission”) is a five-member commission.  Our mission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission regulates legal gambling in the state, including licensed pari-mutuel wagering facilities, cardrooms, and slot machine gaming facilities.  In addition, through the Division of Gaming Enforcement, the Commission investigates criminal gambling activity and enforces the state’s criminal gambling laws.

The Division of Gaming Enforcement is a criminal justice agency comprised of sworn law enforcement officers and criminal intelligence analysts handling complex cases involving RICO, money laundering, and illegal gambling throughout the state.

Working at the Commission provides an exciting opportunity to participate in regulating authorized gaming and enforcing cutting-edge laws in the gambling industry. This means employees get to tackle emerging issues and make a real impact.

The Commission takes pride in offering a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Responsibilities:

The Office of General Counsel supports the Commission by providing legal counsel on all matters under the Commission’s jurisdiction and prosecuting noncompliance with Florida’s gambling laws.

As a Senior Attorney in the litigation unit, you will play a crucial role in all aspects of administrative and civil litigation, including: advising the Commission on a variety of complex legal issues involving permitting, licensure, and compliance with Florida gambling laws; conducting legal research, drafting charging documents and appellate briefs, and engaging in motion practice; representing the Commission in administrative and civil courts; and presenting cases in front of the Commission at scheduled meetings.

This position will operate under the supervision of a Chief Attorney.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in drafting legal documents;
• Skill in managing multiple complex cases;
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
• Ability to prioritize work;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to conduct legal research;
• Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to manage a litigation case load;
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities;
• Ability to adapt to changing work volume and variety and work efficiently under stressful situations; and
• Ability to travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the Florida Bar and two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act or criminal law is preferred but not required.

** Applicants are required to submit a legal writing sample by uploading the documents into your People First profile or emailing documents to: ebonie.lanier@flgaming.gov, for further consideration. **

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers.

Important Notices:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all Commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed

to increase recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improve employment outcomes.

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.