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MyFlorida FORENSIC ATTORNEY - 67016699 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
FORENSIC ATTORNEY - 67016699
Date: Jan 15, 2025
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Requisition No: 844941
Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title: FORENSIC ATTORNEY - 67016699
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 67016699
Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/29/2025
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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
POSITION: Senior Attorney - Selected Exempt Service (SES)
WORKING TITLE: Forensic Attorney
POSITION NUMBER: 67016699
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the APD office in the area it serves.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is a consumer-oriented agency responsible for supporting individuals with unique abilities and their families in living, learning, and working within their communities by creating multiple pathways to possibilities. https://apd.myflorida.com/ The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at APD is dedicated to providing sound and thorough legal guidance with a high degree of professionalism and ethics, with respect and understanding for the individuals and families the Agency serves. The OGC is committed to the g oal of providing the highest possible quality representation to our client.
The Work You Will Do:
The Forensic Attorney position is in the Office of the General Counsel. This position provides legal representation to APD in forensic cases. These cases involve issues surrounding the competency of a criminal defendant to proceed to trial and competency restoration training appropriate for the defendant. In addition, the forensic attorney will represent APD on cases involving the involuntary admission of individuals to residential services including representation at the annual review hearings. The attorney duties will include drafting of pleadings, motions, and proposed orders; review and filing of psychological evaluations; coordinating witness appearances and attending hearings. Most annual review hearings are held remotely; however, the attorney must be able to travel if it becomes necessary. The attorney will receive guidance and training to successfully handle the cases assigned. There are weekly forensic meetings to discuss and resolve any issues with the assigned cases. This position reports directly to the Forensic Attorney Supervisor.
How You Will Grow:
The OGC offers a unique opportunity to enrich your administrative law experience and expand your knowledge in multiple areas of the law, that includes appearance in criminal and civil court, contractual disputes, and cases involving human resources and personnel litigation. There are pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office. As a tight-knit team of attorneys and staff, the OGC serves the broader legal needs of the Agency. This fosters a culture of teamwork, unity, and collaboration. Working for the OGC also provides the chance to maintain a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility and ample leave benefits. You will have the unique opportunity to work under a Board-Certified Specialist General Counsel and if desired you will be encouraged and supported to earn your own certification. Open learning opportunities will be provided through free CLE courses with the General Counsel.
Where You Will Work:
OGC is headquartered at the State Office in Tallahassee, located within the Capital Circle Office Complex at 4030 Esplanade Way.
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
The Agency recognizes the special responsibility associated with the licensed practice of law. It is a necessary implication, as a member in good standing with the Florida Bar, that you will work outside the normal work hours as necessary to provide quality representation for our client. Due to this, and subject to workload and legal deadlines, some flexibility in hours and location to achieve a work life balance may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Florida Bar annual fees are paid for by the Agency
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Upon hire with state and on each anniversary date, you will be accredited 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Pay:
Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000. The selected candidate will be hired within this range.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure, including administrative procedures and practices.
Knowledge and experience with public records and their exemptions, HIPAA, Medicaid, and laws and ethics in government. (Preferred)
Ability to provide legal counsel and represent the Agency at the administrative and appellate level.
Ability to perform legal research and prepare various legal documents.
Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to engage in alternative dispute resolution.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, including unrepresented litigants.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently for a high-volume caseload.
Willingness and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to continually evolving software and technology.
Ability to travel.
Qualifications:
Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
