Managing Attorney - Employee Benefits (Retirement)

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary leave (176 hours)

Sick leave (104 hours)

Health insurance

Retirement options (FRS)

Continuing education

Tuition waiver program

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), Office of General Counsel, seeks a Managing Attorney for the Employee Benefits (Retirement) Practice Group in Tallahassee. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supervises three senior attorneys who support the Division of Retirement.

The attorney will manage all litigation and advisory requests, conduct rulemaking and legislative analyses, and serve as a Hearing Officer for informal hearings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to The Florida Bar in good standing.
• At least three years of legal experience.
• At least two years of litigation experience.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage all litigation and litigation‑related matters for the Division of Retirement.
• Handle requests for legal advice and opinions, rulemaking, and legislative analyses.
• Represent DMS in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Serve as Hearing Officer for informal hearings for the Division of State Group Insurance.
• Contribute to management team and professional development within the Office of General Counsel.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Organization

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

The State of Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), Office of General Counsel, seeks a Managing Attorney for the Employee Benefits (Retirement) Practice Group in Tallahassee. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supervises three senior attorneys who support the Division of Retirement.

The attorney will manage all litigation and advisory requests, conduct rulemaking and legislative analyses, and serve as a Hearing Officer for informal hearings.