(Senior Attorney) ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76004711 1

Requisition No: 814484 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: (Senior Attorney) ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76004711 1

Position Number: 76004711 

Salary:  $72,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/04/2024 

Office of Executive Director

Office of General Counsel

Division of Administrative Services

Office of Executive Director Legal Counsel

 

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

 

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

 

 

Contact Person: Jonathan Sanford, JonathanSanford@flhsmv.gov   

 

Total Compensation Statement

Your Benefits are a significant part of your state compensation. The total compensation package could be anywhere from $48,154 to $58,806 annually. The total compensation package includes annual salary, insurance, retirement, leave and holidays.

 

The Organization

At the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) we are committed to providing highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement.  Our nearly 4,300 members around the state are dedicated to fulfilling this mission and positively impacting the safety and wellbeing of all Florida residents and visitors. 

 

Our Benefits include

• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

 

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

This Senior Attorney position reports to the Chief Counsel for Administrative Services within the Office of General Counsel, and represents the Department in personnel-related litigation. Representation could be in various venues, including but not limited to, the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) and the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), and in grievance, arbitration, and pre-determination hearings. Duties and responsibilities include:

 

• Reviewing personnel-related documents (investigation reports, disciplinary actions, etc.) for legal sufficiency and compliance with administrative rules and regulations.
• Gathering and analyzing legal research and data to prepare legal opinions and bulletins.
• Preparing legal pleadings and documents, including appellate briefs and responses before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
• Rendering legal advice in developing various Department programs, policies, rules and regulations.

This position may also occasionally assist with administrative legal matters related to Department purchases, contracts, agreements, etc. Additional responsibilities may include reviewing and drafting contracts and leases; providing legal advice for competitive procurements; and handling issues and disputes related to contract performance.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of employment law, labor law, and State of Florida personnel laws and rules (Career Service Appeals process, grievance process).
• As a secondary area, an interest in contracts and public procurement law.
• Proficiency in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to research and interpret complex provisions of the law as it relates to powers, duties and functions of the Department.
• Independent decision-making skills and a strong work ethic.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of civil or administrative litigation experience.
• Experience in labor/employment law and/or personnel-related litigation.
• Knowledge of State of Florida personnel laws and rules (specifically Rule 60L-36.005, F.A.C., Sections 110.107 & 110.227, F.S., Career Service Appeals process, grievance process).
• Knowledge of the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights.
• Knowledge of the law as it relates to competitive procurements and contract review for a state, local or federal governmen