SENIOR ATTORNEY - 48003615

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location:

　　TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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　　Requisition No: 818790

　　Agency: Department of Education

　　Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 48003615

　　Pay Plan: SES

　　Position Number: 48003615

　　Salary: $65,000 - 85,000

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/09/2024

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　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Admission to the Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.

　　NOTES:

　　Salary is based on the State of Florida minimum pay grade for the position. Consideration may be given to an applicant’s experience, skills, and available agency funds.

　　*Answers to Prescreening question must be supported by applicant’s Job-Related Training or Course Work and previous employment on the state application.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Working in the Department of Education’s General Counsel’s Office is a perfect opportunity for a motivated attorney to sharpen their existing legal skills and develop new ones while providing an integral service to the people of Florida. The Department has general oversight of Florida’s education policy and works tirelessly to ensure that every Florida student is given the opportunity to pursue one of life’s greatest intrinsic goods: knowledge.

　　The primary responsibility of the attorney in this position is to represent the Department in disciplinary proceedings against licensed educators. Duties include drafting and presenting administrative complaints, negotiating settlements, conducting formal and informal hearings, and representing the Department before the Education Practices Commission. The position also handles some public records. More specifically, the job entails:

　　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 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.

　　*AGENCY VALUES

　　The employee is expected to demonstrate, model, and reinforce the agency’s fundamental values of quality, fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty, and teamwork. The employee is expected to demonstrate these values in interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and customers; in the personal contributions to work assignments and projects; and when representing the agency or the state.

　　*QUALITY WORK PRODUCTS

　　The employee is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to prepare, provide, and deliver quality work products representative of the Department’s commitment to quality, efficient services, and practices. Where applicable, the employee will demonstrate quality document preparation and dissemination evidenced by accuracy, correct grammar and format, appropriate content, proper approvals, and timeliness.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

　　Exceptional research and writing skills.

　　Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time, and digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.

　　Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters.

　　Ability to work effectively with attorneys and non-attorneys on a consistent, daily basis.

　　E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Florida Department of Education 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).

　　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