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ATTORNEY - 79011466
Salary: $2,400 biweekly
Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Office of the General Counsel
Position Number: 79011466
**Open Competitive**
Our Organization and Mission:
- Ensure efficient licensing and fair regulation in Florida
- Oversee various professions and industries, including food service, real estate, and condominium governance
- Stakeholders include professionals and their customers
The Work You Will Do:
- Enforce chapter 499 of Florida Statutes to prevent fraud, adulteration, and false advertising in the medical drugs, devices, and cosmetics industry
- Prosecute administrative cases targeting licensed and unlicensed entities
- Safeguard public health and promote public welfare through enforcement actions
- Administer Florida law in accordance with federal regulations
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Analyze violations, recommend appropriate action, and draft legal documents
- Present recommendations, prosecute administrative complaints, and conduct other civil and administrative litigation on behalf of the Department
- Provide legal advice to management and other divisions
- Respond to public records requests and perform other duties as directed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Drafting legal documents and managing complex cases
- Prioritizing work and working independently or in a team
- Communicating effectively and conducting legal research
- Making oral presentations and planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments
- Utilizing problem-solving techniques and recognizing and acting on emerging issues
- Travel may be required
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid driver's license
- Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Current member of The Florida Bar or passing the Florida Bar exam within one year
Preferred:
- Meet minimum requirements
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
- Highly competitive employee benefits package, including retirement, paid holidays and leave, health insurance, life insurance, and tuition waiver program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Applicant Note:
- Selected candidate with a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation may be required to place their license in an inactive status
**NOTE:**
- Position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit
- Applicants must apply through the People First system and provide all required documentation by the closing date
- For questions regarding your application,
- The State of Florida is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
- Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption
- Retirees of the Florida Retirement System should check with FRS for potential impact on current benefits
- Only . citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired
- The State of Florida participates in the E-Verify System to verify identity and employment eligibility
- 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 must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance
- The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace and conducts reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act
For more information regarding this job, visit the official website of the State of Florida.
