SENIOR ATTORNEY - 48003602

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location:

　　TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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　　Requisition No: 818789

　　Agency: Department of Education

　　Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 48003602

　　Pay Plan: SES

　　Position Number: 48003602

　　Salary: $65,000 -85,000

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/09/2024

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　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　HANDLE LITIGATION AS ASSIGNED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL - Handle litigation before all state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

　　Represent the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, and Department of Education in litigation where any of the above may be a party.

　　ADVICE AND CONSULTATION - Consult with and advise personnel of the Department of Education on a wide range of issues affecting the agency.

　　Areas of practice include, but are not limited to, contracts; reviewing, drafting and implementation of legislation; public records requests and Sunshine Law issues; intellectual property; technology issues; rulemaking; purchasing procedures and competitive solicitations; charter school issues; matters under the Administrative Procedures Act; assist K-12 section in litigation and resolving legal issues involving the Education Code; and provide legal advice and litigation support to Choice Office and OSFA.

　　Write legal advisory opinions as assigned by the General Counsel.

　　ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION, REVIEW AND NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACTS - Responsible for the review of contracts, agreements, amendments, leases, and other miscellaneous contractual and commercial documents entered into by the Department of Education as assigned by the General Counsel. Provide assistance in the preparation, negotiation, and legal interpretation of complex contractual documents.

　　ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES - Attend professional meetings and conferences designed to advance skill and knowledge in the field of education law.

　　Attend meetings and conferences involving Department of Education personnel and provide verbal and written advice as needed and when requested.

　　Performs other related tasks as assigned by the General Counsel.

　　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