Senior Attorney, Civil & Administrative Litigation

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave Package

Nine Paid Holidays

State Health and Life Insurance

Educational Benefits

Contributory Retirement Plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles seeks an Executive Senior Attorney to represent the agency in virtual hearings on vehicle ownership disputes and to prosecute dealership-related administrative actions. The role includes drafting pleadings and settlements and attending hearings as needed.

The ideal candidate is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar with strong civil/admn. litigation, writing, and regulatory knowledge, and must be able to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in civil and administrative litigation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Identifying complex problems and evaluating resolution options.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in virtual hearings related to vehicle ownership.
• Prosecute administrative actions related to car dealership regulation.
• Prepare pleadings, including administrative complaints and settlements.
• Attend hearings incidental to these cases.

Skills

Civil litigation

Administrative litigation

Writing and communication

Florida statutes and federal law

Problem solving and judgment

Job description

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles seeks an Executive Senior Attorney to represent the agency in virtual hearings on vehicle ownership disputes and to prosecute dealership-related administrative actions. The role includes drafting pleadings and settlements and attending hearings as needed.

The ideal candidate is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar with strong civil/admn. litigation, writing, and regulatory knowledge, and must be able to travel as required.