Senior Attorney, Public Records & Open Meetings

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Senior Attorney based in Tallahassee. The role handles public records and open meetings matters, drafts opinions, and represents the department in related litigation.

Open Competitive position with a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 for 2+ years of experience. Must be a member of the Florida Bar and willing to work with diverse stakeholders across multiple agency offices.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for legal opinions regarding Florida's public records and open meetings laws.
• Processes requests for public information from media, lawyers, advocacy groups, private citizens, and state employees.
• Identifies potential legal problems in the department's planning, operation and administration, especially public records and open meetings law issues.
• Develops and presents curriculum on public records and open meetings laws tailored to different program areas.
• Represents the department in litigation involving public records or open meetings; assists regional attorneys in similar litigation.
• Negotiates and mediates public records disputes between the department and requestors.
• Reviews proposed legislation affecting department operations; reviews statutes, rules or caselaw for remedial legislation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Florida Bar

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Senior Attorney based in Tallahassee. The role handles public records and open meetings matters, drafts opinions, and represents the department in related litigation.

Open Competitive position with a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 for 2+ years of experience. Must be a member of the Florida Bar and willing to work with diverse stakeholders across multiple agency offices.