SENIOR ATTORNEY

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 879115 Agency: Business and Professional Regulation Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 79001514 DIVISION OF CONDOMINIUMS, TIMESHARES AND MOBILE HOMES/ARBITRATION LEGAL SENIOR ATTORNEY Position Number: 79001514 OPEN COMPETITIVE Our Organization and Mission License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike. Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: The Work You Will Do The Senior Attorney in this position acts as an arbitrator for the Florida Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. This is a highly responsible position that reports directly to the Chief Arbitrator. Your Specific Responsibilities Arbitrating various condominium, cooperative and homeowners association disputes; Researches/drafts/reviews/amends pleadings, complaints, motions, dismissal orders, consent orders, settlement agreements and memoranda of law; Coordinates with Chief Arbitrator and peers to ensure uniformity in decision making; Responds to consumer and industry inquiries. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Skill in drafting legal documents; Skill in managing multiple complex cases; Ability to manage moderately high caseloads; Ability to prioritize work; Ability to work independently and in a team environment; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to conduct extensive legal research; Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups; Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities; Ability to travel. Minimum Qualifications Must have a valid driver’s license; and Must be a member of The Florida Bar; and Must have a minimum of two years experience in the practice of law, legal research, legal writing, teaching law or in administrative or judicial proceedings. Preference will be given to those who have knowledge of Chapter 718, 719 and 720, Florida Statutes, and/or are familiar with arbitration and mediation techniques and procedures. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required. Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday. You will receive 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida. You will receive 104 hours of paid sick leave annually. The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees. The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees. Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc. Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available. Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University. Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status. NOTE: This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check. Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Location: This position may be assigned to various locations across Florida and potentially other states as indicated by the agency. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr