SENIOR ATTORNEY

Senior Attorney - 43004011

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida. This position is advertised in counties in proximity to our facilities throughout the state of Florida, including Tallahassee (Headquarters), Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. The OFR may consider any of these office locations as the primary reporting office location.

OFR is a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission. Visit our website at flofr.gov/aboutus/careers to learn more about the excellent benefits available to OFR employees, including: Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday; Paid vacation and sick leave; Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage; Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.; Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available; Deferred Compensation opportunities; Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges; Retirement plans and options; Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Special notes: A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required. Additional requirements: Applicants are required to be members of the Florida Bar. Two (2) or more years of professional experience in the practice of law. Preferences: Experience in administrative or financial regulatory law. Litigation experience. Experience in conducting investigations or depositions.

Minimum qualifications for this position include the following required entry level knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge and experience of Chapters 120 and 517, Florida Statutes. Knowledge and experience with appellate, civil, and administrative litigation. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to conduct research and prepare pleadings and reports. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work under pressure and be results oriented. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft software (including Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams), legal research programs and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Other KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job): Effectively utilize agency hardware and software programs including proficient utilization of the Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing (REAL) System. Work samples may be requested to verify competence. This position may require 1 – 25% travel. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. The starting salary shall be commensurate with the selected candidate's competencies and qualifications. Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. All applicants seeking employment with the OFR are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Bureau of Human Resource Management, in accordance with the requirements of chapter 435, F.S. and reviews by OFR. Applicants may be disqualified for employment with OFR based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR's review process. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Brief description of duties: Performs work representing the State of Florida, Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in criminal or civil litigation, and administrative and other legal proceedings, drawing up legal documents, conducting legal research and advising agency personnel on legal issues and transactions. Specific duties include: Renders legal advice and counsel to agency personnel on OFR policies and regulations, legislative matters, statutory interpretations and rule promulgation, which require significant legal experience and the exercise of independent judgment. Drafts complaints, proposed orders, declaratory statements, stipulation and consent agreements and other settlement agreements, correspondence, and related documents regarding matters within the jurisdiction of the OFR. Determines compliance with applicable state and federal laws as to documents drafted by others. Conducts independent and varied legal research requiring sound legal analysis and the exercise of independent judgment in evaluating state statutes, federal statutes, administrative rules, Self-Regulatory Organization rules, and constitutional issues. Conducts case presentation, examines and cross-examines witnesses, and summarizes case for presentation to judge or jury. Interviews clients, witnesses, victims, and other relevant parties to ascertain facts of case, including the taking of depositions and other discovery. Evaluates findings and develops strategy and arguments in preparation for presentation of case. Provides cooperation and assistance to Assistant State Attorneys, Assistant Statewide Prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorneys and law enforcement agencies concerning criminal enforcement matters which may result from investigations conducted by the OFR into alleged violations of the state banking, securities, and finance laws or related statutes and provides assistance and cooperation to other state and federal governmental agencies concerning civil or administrative actions related to alleged violations of matters within the jurisdiction of the OFR. The incumbent will learn and effectively utilize the Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing (REAL) System for attorney time-tracking, case tracking and documentation. Other duties as assigned.