SENIOR ATTORNEY - 48003633

Requisition No: 838265 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 48003633

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48003633 

Salary:  Salary Range: 65-85K 

Posting Closing Date: 10/25/2024 

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Florida Department of Education

Office of the General Counsel

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title – Senior Attorney- SES

Salary Range: 65-85K

           

Florida Department of Education Mission Statement (or) Mission of the Bureau/Office

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

 

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

 

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

 

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

 

Florida Department of Education – Office of the General Counsel

 

Office Contact

Tria Parsons

(850) 245-0738

 

Job Description

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. 

 A Senior Attorney:

 

Advice and Counsel:  Renders requested legal advice and