SENIOR ATTORNEY - 79011120

Requisition No: 870729 Agency: Business and Professional Regulation Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 79011120 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 79011120 Salary: $2,308.28 - 2,971.60 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 05/29/2026 Position Overview Office of the General Counsel, Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Legal Unit. Senior attorney responsible for litigation of enforcement actions related to Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco regulation. Directly supervised by the Deputy Chief Attorney with guidance from the Chief Attorney for the Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Legal Unit. Core Responsibilities Provides training and guidance to attorneys and OPS personnel within the unit Litigates enforcement actions Evaluates investigative reports and evidence Drafts and issues subpoenas Negotiates settlements Drafts pleadings, complaints, motions, notices, and orders Compiles exhibits Prepares witnesses; takes and defends depositions Initiates and responds to discovery Prosecutes and defends enforcement cases and rule challenges before the Division of Administrative Hearings Prosecutes and defends final orders, emergency suspension orders, declaratory statements, rule waivers, and various cases in circuit courts Files and answers foreclosure cases Files claims and intervenes in bankruptcy proceedings and federal actions as requested by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Drafts, reviews, edits, and evaluates proposed rule packages Responds to Joint Administrative Procedures Committee correspondence Implements agency policy Responds to consumer inquiries in writing and verbally Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to make oral presentations and litigate Ability to communicate points of law and regulatory policy persuasively and concisely Ability to draft legal documents Ability to manage multiple legal cases Ability to work independently and in groups and teams Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to multi‑task Ability to meet competing deadlines Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments Ability to travel Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Chapters 120, 210, 561‑565 Florida Statutes. Minimum Requirements Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar At least two years of experience in the practice of law Valid driver’s license Benefits Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required Nine annual paid holidays plus one personal holiday 176 hours of paid annual leave annually for new employees 104 hours of paid sick leave annually Health insurance coverage (individual and family coverage) $25,000 life insurance policy Supplemental insurance policies available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc. Tax‑deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts Tuition waiver program for approved Florida colleges or universities Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. The agency participates in the E‑Verify System. Reasonable Accommodation Individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Security and Background Check This appointment requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. Applicants will be required to provide SSN and date of birth for the background check. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire unless they are registered with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with law. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida