Senior Attorney – Disaster Management & Policy

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Division of Emergency Management in Tallahassee seeks a Senior Attorney to support the Office of General Counsel, focusing on the Bureau of Mitigation. The role involves drafting policies, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal and state grant funds.

The position requires Florida Bar eligibility, strong legal writing, and experience in public sector law, with readiness for irregular hours and travel to support emergency response and recovery.

Qualifications

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) and admission to the Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, and draft DEM policies, procedures, contracts, and procurement documents.
• Assist with DEM rulemaking and related policy work.
• Provide guidance to DEM bureaus, especially the Bureau of Mitigation, on policies and compliance.
• Perform legal reviews of grant/subgrant agreements, contracts, MOUs and MOAs.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state grant funds and reporting requirements.
• Develop monitoring tools to ensure state/federal compliance and track deadlines.
• Support audits and prepare audit responses; maintain audit logs and deadlines.
• Coordinate with other DEM attorneys on legal matters and provide training as needed.
• Travel as necessary to support emergency response and recovery efforts.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Communication

Public sector law

Legal research

Education

Florida Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Florida Division of Emergency Management in Tallahassee seeks a Senior Attorney to support the Office of General Counsel, focusing on the Bureau of Mitigation. The role involves drafting policies, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal and state grant funds.

The position requires Florida Bar eligibility, strong legal writing, and experience in public sector law, with readiness for irregular hours and travel to support emergency response and recovery.