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Ethics Attorney

STATE OF FLORIDA

Tallahassee, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$63,000–$81,674 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Contract Creation, Interpret Regulations, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Local Government, Regulations
LOCATION
Tallahassee, FL
POSTED
Today
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Florida Legislature

Ethics Attorney

JOB TYPE: Salaried Full-Time

OFFICE: Commission On Ethics

LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida

General Summary

The Florida Commission on Ethics (Commission), the constitutionally independent agency serving as the guardian of the standards of conduct for the officers and employees of the state, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of the state, is currently seeking applicants for the position of Ethics Attorney. As an Ethics Attorney you will provide legal counsel, representation, advice, education, and opinions on an array of ethics-related matters for the Commission, under the direction of its General Counsel and the Executive Director.

Salary

Hiring salary of $63,000 - 81,674 will be commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Excellent benefits package including paid annual leave, sick leave, and retirement benefits.

Additional benefits may include the agency coverage of Florida Bar dues and attendance at training and educational opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed
  • Researches, drafts, and presents legally binding, judicially reviewable ethics advisory opinions interpreting the ethics laws for consideration and adoption by the Commission.
  • Drafts orders analyzing the legal sufficiency of complaints received by the Commission; prepares other orders for consideration and adoption by the Commission.
  • Provides legal advice to Commission members and staff; assists investigators in preliminary investigations of ethics complaints.
  • Provides legal advice and counsel through written analyses and telephonic communications with public officials and employees, local government attorneys, the press, and the general public regarding the Commission's interpretation of the ethics laws.
  • With adequate supervisory support, represents the Commission in judicial and administrative litigation before state and federal courts.
  • Develops and leads educational ethics trainings and lectures for the Commission.
  • Participates in seminars and other meetings designed to inform interested persons and organizations of ethics laws in Florida.
  • Engages in regulatory rule-making on behalf of the agency; recommends and drafts proposed legislative amendments.
  • Prepares and drafts contracts, agreements, and related legal documents for the Commission.
  • Performs other related duties as required.


Minimum Qualifications

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar or passage of Florida Bar within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in administrative law. Experience with Florida ethics laws.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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About the Company

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STATE OF FLORIDA

The Mission of the Department of Children and Families is to improve the economic and social well-being of Wisconsin’s children, youth and families. The Department is committed to protecting children and youth, strengthening families, and supporting communities.

Our five overarching goals are:

  1. Children are nurtured, safe and engaged
     
  2. Enhance prevention and early intervention efforts throughout Wisconsin
     
  3. Families will have access to quality early care and education
     
  4. Parents will secure and maintain meaningful jobs
     
  5. Fathers will be more engaged in the lives of their children
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/

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