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Requisition No: 879385 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 42003874

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42003874 

Salary:  $65,000.00 - $100,000.16 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2026 

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SENIOR ATTORNEY
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
  ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:
John Minnick
850-245-1000
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Admission to the Florida Bar and two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.
EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Membership in the Florida Bar.
Occasional travel required.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
An employee fulfilling the duties of a Senior Attorney is performing the most responsible professional legal work, other than that performed by a General Counsel and a Deputy General Counsel, that can be accomplished by an attorney for a state agency.  A high degree of independent, professional judgment, an intimate knowledge of the law, an ability and skill to handle complex litigation and all types of administrative actions as well as an ability to research and interpret complex provisions of the law as it relates to the powers, duties and functions of an agency are required of a Senior Attorney.  A Senior Attorney must be able to produce a high quality, professional work product in a timely, professional, and practical manner.  A Senior Attorney must, also, have a high degree of professional skill in client relations with an ability to listen and communicate effectively, to keep others informed, to deal effectively with conflict and change, and to develop and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with all department employees and the public.
Renders requested legal advice and counsel to the Commissioner, the Commissioner's staff, the Division of Consumer Services and other employees of the department regarding consumer protection laws.
Handles complex cases on all levels of trial and appellate courts in the state and federal system as well as administrative proceedings under the Florida Administrative Procedures Act. Agency cases generally involve enforcement actions, consumer protection cases, and defense of rules and statutes for the Division of Consumer Services. Reports to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on the department's cases, their movement or resolution.
This position assists the Executive Director in overseeing and coordinating the functions of the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers.
Provides legal counsel to the Board and Board staff for advice on all general legal matters affecting the operation of the Board and the discharge of its statutory duties.
Reviews recommended Final Orders.  Reviews the record, drafts, and processes Final Orders and Notices of Intent to Deny and files such orders with the Agency Clerk.
Attends and participates in Board meetings. Ensures all disciplinary, approval, and denial information is available pursuant to s. 119, Florida Statutes, the Florida Public Records Act.
Coordinates the rulemaking process for the Board, including the drafting of rules and rule development. Timely prepares and files legal notices within the Florida Administrative Register for upcoming board meetings and actions, including:  conference calls, probable cause panel meetings, and workshops. Reviews, advises, and drafts responses to Petitions for Declaratory Statement.

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• 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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.