Senior Attorney: Guardianship Regulation & Prosecution

FLOFR; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG) seeks a Senior Attorney in Tallahassee to lead complex guardianship matters under the Department of Elder Affairs. This high-responsibility role reports to the OPPG Director and supervises legal work related to guardianship and duties of the office.

You will represent the Department in enforcing Chapter 744, file administrative actions, provide legal counsel on investigations, coordinate with Guardianship Investigators,

Responsibilities

• Regulation and enforcement of Chapter 744 as to Professional Guardians.
• Prosecution of Professional Guardians and representation before DOAH and other forums; provide legal advice on investigations and prosecutions.
• Assist Guardianship Investigators; maintain tracking systems for enforcement actions and files.
• Determine initial legal sufficiency of complaints with the Executive Director of OPPG.
• Develop and keep current training curriculum and guardianship testing.
• Provide legal assistance to Public Guardians and address legal inquiries and related matters.
• Draft and review proposed administrative rules; participate in rulemaking and rule hearings.

Job description

The State of Florida's Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG) seeks a Senior Attorney in Tallahassee to lead complex guardianship matters under the Department of Elder Affairs. This high-responsibility role reports to the OPPG Director and supervises legal work related to guardianship and duties of the office.

You will represent the Department in enforcing Chapter 744, file administrative actions, provide legal counsel on investigations, coordinate with Guardianship Investigators,