Attorney At Law

Overview
The Division of Professions (Attorney) is responsible for administrative prosecution of violations for regulated professions under the jurisdiction of the department, including Chapter 455, Florida Statutes, and all applicable practice acts. The role is supervised by the Attorney Supervisor.

The Work You Will Do
The Attorney will perform administrative prosecution of violations, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and represent the department in hearings.

Your Specific Responsibilities

Analyze violations of statutes or administrative rules and recommend appropriate action.

Research, draft, review, and amend pleadings, complaints, motions, dismissal orders, consent orders, settlement agreements, and memoranda of law.

Negotiate settlements.

Review, edit, and evaluate proposed rule packages.

Respond to consumer and industry inquiries.

Prepare witnesses to testify.

Take and defend depositions.

Initiate and respond to discovery.

Prosecute and defend enforcement actions before the Division of Administrative Hearings and the agency's informal hearing officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skill in drafting legal documents.

Skill in managing multiple complex cases.

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 recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities.

Ability to travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

Must be a current member of The Florida Bar or pass the Florida Bar exam within one year of appointment.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

State of Florida retirement package with 3% employee contribution required.

Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.

104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee.

104 hours of paid sick leave annually.

Health insurance coverage for eligible employees.

25,000 $ life insurance policy for eligible employees.

Supplemental insurance policies (dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.).

Tax‑deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.

Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida college or university.

Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA
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 is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must contact the DBPR Human Resources Office at (850) 487‑2074.

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