Attorney and Senior Attorney

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Location:

　　TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 821160

　　Agency: Office of the Attorney General

　　Working Title: Attorney and Senior Attorney

　　Pay Plan: SES

　　Position Number: 41001970

　　Salary: $52,000 - $72,000 Annually, commensurate with level of experience.

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2024

　　Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

　　Attorney and Senior Attorney

　　* Multiple positions may be filled from this posting *

　　Position Summary: These attorney positions are responsible for enforcing Chapters 104 and 106 F.S., which pertain to corrupt election practices and campaign finance reporting in the Florida Elections Commission.

　　Pay: $52,000 - $72,000 Annually, commensurate with level of experience .

　　Qualifications: In order to be eligible for the Attorney role, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and membership of the Florida Bar. Applicants who are not current members of the Florida Bar can be considered, providing they have applied to be members of the Florida Bar and received approval to sit for the bar exam. Any employment offer would be contingent upon passing the bar within 12 months from the date of employment.

　　To qualify for the Senior Attorneyposition, applicants must have a Florida Bar membership and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.

　　The Work You Will Do: TheAttorney'sduties are assigned by and supervised by the General Counsel. The person in this role will be responsible for fulfilling a specific set of duties which include, but are not limited to:

　　Monitors and manages a caseload.

　　Drafts, edits, and prepares legal documents, including staff recommendations, orders, and other motions and pleadings.

　　Organizes the case files and prepares case presentations.

　　Presents cases, makes arguments, and responds to questions during hearings before the Commission as a qualified representative.

　　Interacts with and maintains professional communication with attorneys and other parties relevant to assigned cases.

　　Conducts legal research and assists the General Counsel in conducting discovery, as needed.

　　As aSenior Attorney, you will manage your assigned caseload while also fulfilling the responsibilities of an Attorney. You will also be involved in recruiting and training new attorneys. Furthermore, you may be assigned other projects by the Executive Director, General Counsel, or Chief of Staff.

　　Note: This position may involve travel.

　　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 option.

　　Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Tuition waivers.

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

　　IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

　　Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

　　Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.

　　The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.

　　Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.

　　OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, FS.

　　CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

　　E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

　　PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

　　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 Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

　　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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee