Senior Attorney: Civil & Appellate Litigation Expert

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine Paid Holidays

State Health and Life Insurance

Educational Benefits

Contributory Retirement Plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) seeks a Senior Attorney (WT: Assistant General Counsel) to join its Office of General Counsel in Tallahassee. The role involves representing the Department in trial and appellate civil and administrative cases, preparing pleadings, and attending hearings to advocate on the Department's behalf.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, deep knowledge of Florida statutes and administrative rules, and the

Qualifications

• Must be member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
• Two years of litigation and appellate experience preferred.
• CJIS background check and finger printing required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in trial and appellate civil and administrative cases.
• Prepare pleadings, including administrative complaints and briefs; attend hearings and oral arguments.
• Advise on Florida statutes, administrative codes, and related regulations; identify and resolve complex legal issues.

Skills

Civil litigation

Appellate litigation

Administrative litigation

Writing skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Tools

None

Job description

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) seeks a Senior Attorney (WT: Assistant General Counsel) to join its Office of General Counsel in Tallahassee. The role involves representing the Department in trial and appellate civil and administrative cases, preparing pleadings, and attending hearings to advocate on the Department's behalf.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, deep knowledge of Florida statutes and administrative rules, and the