Attorney

Requisition No: 831602 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: Attorney

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41500502 

Salary:  $57,000 - $60,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/05/2024 

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Florida Gaming Control Commission

Office of the General Counsel

 

Class Title: Attorney

Position Number: 41500502

Hiring Salary: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually

 

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

 

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (“FGCC”) is charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules.

  

Position Responsibilities:

The Office of the General Counsel supports every aspect of the FGCC’s operation. Accordingly, attorneys will quickly obtain experience in many areas of the law, including advising investigators developing administrative and criminal cases; counseling the FGCC regarding taxation, permitting, and licensing; drafting administrative rules; litigating cases in the Division of Administrative Hearings, Circuit Courts, and District Courts of Appeal; identifying and analyzing the interplay between the newly formed Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and the State of Florida; contracting and procurement; and human resources. Attorneys will work under the direction of a supervising Chief Attorney.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in drafting legal documents;
• Skill in managing multiple complex cases;
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
• Ability to prioritize work;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to conduct legal research;
• Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to manage a litigation case load;
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities;
• Ability to adapt to changing work volume and variety and work efficiently under stressful situations; and
• Ability to travel.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; and
• Must have a valid driver's license.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act or criminal law is preferred but not required.

 

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

 

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: