Senior Attorney - Civil & Appellate Litigation

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; 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

FLHSMV is seeking a Senior Attorney to represent the Department in civil and administrative litigation, including proceedings before BAR and DOAH. You will handle trial and appellate work and advise on complex legal matters within the Drivers License Unit.

The role requires Florida Bar membership, at least two years of litigation and appellate experience, and knowledge of Florida Statutes, Chapter 120. Travel is required; CJIS clearance is part of the background checks.

Qualifications

• Two years of litigation and appellate experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Florida Statutes, Chapter 120.
• Bar membership and good standing in Florida.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in trial and appellate civil/admin cases.
• Prepare pleadings, including administrative complaints, briefs, and attending hearings.
• Attend hearings and oral arguments incidental to these cases.

Skills

Civil litigation

Appellate litigation

Administrative litigation

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Florida law

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

FLHSMV is seeking a Senior Attorney to represent the Department in civil and administrative litigation, including proceedings before BAR and DOAH. You will handle trial and appellate work and advise on complex legal matters within the Drivers License Unit.

The role requires Florida Bar membership, at least two years of litigation and appellate experience, and knowledge of Florida Statutes, Chapter 120. Travel is required; CJIS clearance is part of the background checks.