Attorney/Senior Attorney
Attorney/Senior Attorney Office of General Counsel Department of Children and Families Miami, FL 33128
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
What you will do:
- Represent the Department in state court proceedings, formal and informal hearings and administrative proceedings
- Provide legal advice on the proper course of action to Departmental programs such as mental health, substance abuse licensing and adult protective services
- Review administrative complaints for legal sufficiency and compliance with state law and federal regulations
- Conduct legal research, motion practice and discovery with the assistance of administrative support staff
- Prepare complex legal documents and written legal opinions involving Florida law, statutes and administrative rules, consistent with agency policy
- Other relevant duties as assigned
Qualifications: