Part-Time Temporary Contracts Attorney

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS-Attorney - 77902493 1 1

Pay Plan: Temp

Salary: $50- $75 Hourly; FWC Legal Office

OPS Part-Time Senior Attorney

Salary: $50- $75 hourly, 20-30 Hours on average.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

FWC Legal Office

OPS Part-Time Senior Attorney- 77902493

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Incumbent will have financial disclosure reporting responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.

Office hours will be set between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

20-30 flexible hours on average. The supervisor will work with the employee to select a schedule within office hours that works best for the employee and the position. This position will occasionally require work time outside of regular scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.

This position requires the ability to travel up to 25%.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application.At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience.

The Legal Office provides a wide range of legal services to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and staff. The Commission’s mission and topic areas are broad and include hunting and fishing rulemaking and enforcement, endangered and threatened species protection, public land management, captive wildlife regulation, recreational and commercial permitting, procurement, grants, human resources, and litigation related to any of these areas.

The commission has the authority to exercise the executive and regulatory powers delegated to FWC through Article IV, Section 9 of the Florida Constitution as well as additional powers and duties as provided by the Florida Legislature.

Serve as the legal advisor to senior management and work closely with the Office of Human Resources and the Division of Law Enforcement advising on employment-related matters to include employee disciplinary actions, collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, EEO/FCHR, ADA accommodations, the Officer’s Bill of Rights, Workers’ Compensation, FMLA eligibility, Veterans’ Preference, and other issues;

Serve as the Commission’s legal liaison with outside counsel responsible for defending the Commission in employment-related cases;

Assist the Agency’s Chief Ethics Officer in addressing potential conflicts and providing legal guidance.

Develop litigation strategy and attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials on the Commission’s behalf;

Represent the Commission before the Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC), the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and other forums;

Draft Position Statements

Develop and provide training on a vast array of employment-related laws and policies;

Coordinate activities undertaken on behalf of the agency by outside counsel including representation provided from the Office of the Attorney General, and representation provided under insurance coverage through the Division of Risk Management;

Provide briefings to Executive Leadership, Law Enforcement Division Commanders, and Division Management on issues of importance.

Administrative law knowledge in a variety of forums to include Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) and the District Courts of Appeal

Ability to obtain and interpret legal research

Strong writing and legal drafting skills, able to draft orders, pleadings, documents, memos, etc. Ability to comfortably use standard office software including Microsoft Word with track changes, Adobe Pro including electronic signature, Microsoft Outlook, and electronic case management systems

Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure

Environmental or Wildlife law knowledge preferred

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.