Senior Environmental Litigation Attorney

Florida Department of Financial Services; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and Personal Holiday

State Group Insurance coverage options

Retirement plan options with employer contributions

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee is seeking a qualified Litigation Attorney to manage complex civil and administrative cases. Ideal candidates will possess at least ten years of litigation experience, including expertise in environmental law and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary between $80,000 and $100,000 based on experience and provides comprehensive benefits. Join a dedicated team focused on protecting Florida's natural resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years litigation experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle high volume in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle and litigate complex cases from inception through trial.
• Litigate environmental issues, including air and water quality.
• Conduct legal research on administrative law and environmental law.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Microsoft Office proficiency

Research tools (Westlaw, Lexis Nexis)

Education

Member of Good Standing with the Florida Bar

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee is seeking a qualified Litigation Attorney to manage complex civil and administrative cases. Ideal candidates will possess at least ten years of litigation experience, including expertise in environmental law and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary between $80,000 and $100,000 based on experience and provides comprehensive benefits. Join a dedicated team focused on protecting Florida's natural resources.