SENIOR ATTORNEY II - 22007291

This position is responsible for providing supervision to two (2) senior attorneys, which involves overseeing and directing various aspects of the work produced by them and the assignments carried out by them. This position also provides direct assistance and guidance to the leadership of continuing judicial education programs, including the College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Handling Capital Cases, and the Traffic Adjudication Lab.  The position requires knowledge of adult education and e-learning strategies, mastery of a variety of presentation techniques and software applications, and the ability to work effectively with faculty and subject matter experts, technical professionals (including outside vendors), other court education staff, and individual learners. This position requires the ability to integrate legal knowledge and adult learning strategies to assist in materials review and teaching strategies. 

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of and direction to staff:  oversee work product and provide guidance, direction, and correction; monitor attendance and approve leave requests; provide staff training; and interview and recommend new hires.
• Review educational program materials and publications to ensure legal sufficiency.
• Assist with contract review.
• Assist lead staff with staffing various committees and workgroups, including the Florida Court Education Council (FCEC) and its subcommittees.
• Participate in meetings and other administrative activities.
• Extensive coordination with judges and court staff, including the leadership (deans, associate deans, track leads, education chairs, etc.) of each education program. Coordination with internal stakeholders.
  
  

Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position. Requires membership in Good Standing in The Florida Bar.

Experience
Five years of related work experience, including three years of experience in the appropriate specialty area of law for the position. Must have knowledge of adult education principles and their application to teaching or to developing educational programs.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:
Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.
  
  

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, and view the State Courts System page at https://jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/

An application must be submitted for the position, listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply, and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person listed for each position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.