Attorney - Administrative Prosecutions

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is seeking an Attorney in the Division of Professions to handle administrative prosecutions for licensed professions under Chapter 455, Florida Statutes. You will work under the Attorney Supervisor in the Legal Unit, analyzing violations, drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements, and prosecuting enforcement actions.

Qualified candidates must have a law degree, be a Florida Bar member or eligible, and able to travel.

Qualifications

• Draft legal documents with accuracy and clarity.
• Manage multiple complex cases and deadlines.
• Prioritize work effectively.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Perform legal research to support prosecutions.
• Make oral presentations in court and large groups.
• Identify emerging issues and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze violations of statutes or rules for regulated professions and recommend actions.
• Research, draft, review pleadings, complaints, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Review and evaluate proposed rule packages.
• Respond to consumer and industry inquiries.
• Prepare witnesses to testify.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Initiate and respond to discovery.
• Prosecute and defend enforcement actions before hearings.

Skills

Drafting legal documents

Managing multiple cases

Prioritization

Independent work

Communication skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Adaptability to priorities

Travel

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.B. ABA-accredited

Job description

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is seeking an Attorney in the Division of Professions to handle administrative prosecutions for licensed professions under Chapter 455, Florida Statutes. You will work under the Attorney Supervisor in the Legal Unit, analyzing violations, drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements, and prosecuting enforcement actions.

Qualified candidates must have a law degree, be a Florida Bar member or eligible, and able to travel.