• Senior Attorney

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    SENIOR ATTORNEY - 80000967

    Date: May 1, 2025

     

    The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

     

    Requisition No: 852248

     

    Agency: Juvenile Justice

     

    Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 80000967

     

    Pay Plan: SES

     

    Position Number: 80000967

     

    Salary: 2,615.39 (68,000 annually)

     

    Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025

     

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    The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

     

    We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

     

    We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

    LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION :

    Starting Salary: $2,615.39 Bi-weekly ($68,000 annually). (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

     

    Contact Person: Marie Riou, AAIII/Office Manager, 850-717-2446

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

    This Senior Attorney will be part of a small Headquarters team of attorneys providing legal advice, services and representation to the Department. This Senior Attorney will:

     

    + Have primary responsibility for legal issues arising from the Department’s role in providing education to youth through the Florida Scholar’s Academy and the Florida Youth College.

    + Provide advice in the preparation and review of contracts with educational providers.

    + Assist Department staff in navigating statutes and rules governing education (e.g., Titles XLVII and XLIX, Florida Statutes), and assisting in the development of Department rules and policies in the education space.

    + Be the primary attorney liaison with education partners at the state and local level, which includes the necessary development and review of interagency agreements and memoranda of understanding as required by statute.

    + Assist and advise Department staff regarding compliance with state and federal requirements on confidentiality of education records (e.g., chapter 1002, Florida Statutes, and the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

    + Serve as a backup to the Department litigation attorney, assisting outside counsel with discovery, legal research, reviewing dispositive motions, advising Department leadership at all stages, and assisting in settlement negotiations.

    + On occasion be called upon to represent the Department in litigation in all forums. These forums, include, but are not limited to: (a) career service, (b) state trial and appellate courts, (c) federal trial and appellate courts, and (d) state and federal administrative forums. In the course of litigation, keep in close contact with Department personnel affected by the litigation. Department personnel are informed of all major decision points and are copied with all pleadings and memoranda filed and received.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION :

    Juris Doctorate (JD) is required.

     

    Membership in the Florida Bar in good standing.

     

    Minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

    BENEFITS :

    This position is eligible for limited telework.

     

    No weekend, overnight or on-call duty.

     

    Full State of Florida benefits, see www.mybenefits.com.

    SPECIAL NOTES :

    Experience in education law is preferred, butnot required. Training will be provided.

     

    All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks, (state, local and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

     

    DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

     

    When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses), and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

     

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304

     

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee