SENIOR ATTORNEY

Senior Attorney

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida's gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities. The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of more than 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Office of General Counsel supports the Commission by providing legal counsel on all matters under the Commission's jurisdiction and prosecuting noncompliance with Florida's gambling laws. As a Senior Attorney in the litigation unit, you will play a crucial role in all aspects of administrative and civil litigation, including:

• Advising the Commission on a variety of complex legal issues involving permitting, licensure, and compliance with Florida gambling laws;
• Conducting legal research, drafting charging documents and appellate briefs, and engaging in motion practice;
• Representing the Commission in administrative and civil courts; and
• Presenting cases in front of the Commission at scheduled meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in drafting legal documents;
• Skill in managing multiple complex cases;
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
• Ability to prioritize work;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to conduct legal research;
• Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups;
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to manage a litigation case load;
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities;
• Ability to adapt to changing work volume and variety and work efficiently under stressful situations; and
• Ability to travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the Florida Bar;
• Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings; and
• A valid driver's license.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for our Select Exempt Service (SES) employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time, which includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and your children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!