OPS Legal Assistant - 31902556

Requisition No: 827510 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Legal Assistant - 31902556

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902556 

Salary:  $16.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2024 

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Law Clerk - OPS

 Office of the General Counsel

State of Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The Division of Emergency Management (FDEM or Division) is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.

 

The Division serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, the Division manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hours a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the state of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida” along with our vision of, “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as an OPS - Law Clerk and will assist attorneys by providing support consistent with the Division’s mission. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in legal research.
• Conducting document review.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Litigation support.
• Analyzing policy.
• Performing administrative tasks.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate and work well within a team environment.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current 2L or 3L law student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Must reside in Tallahassee, Florida.

 

Special Notes:

 

The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.

 

The Division of Emergency Management is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

 

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

 

The State of Florida and the Division of Emergency Management participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

 

In response to emergency events, Division of Emergency Management employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at location