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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for fema attorney in Florida is $80,827.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,800.00 and $97,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A FEMA Attorney is a legal professional working for or with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide legal guidance on disaster response, recovery programs, and emergency management policies. They assist in ensuring compliance with federal laws, negotiate contracts, and handle litigation related to disaster relief efforts. FEMA Attorneys may also advise on regulatory matters, grants, and environmental policies that impact disaster-affected areas. Their work helps facilitate efficient and lawful disaster response operations.

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FEMA Attorneys are regularly tasked with providing legal counsel on disaster response and recovery programs, analyzing regulations, drafting legal documents, and representing the agency in administrative hearings or negotiations. They work closely with internal teams such as policy advisors, emergency management specialists, and local partners to resolve legal issues and support program implementation. Additionally, FEMA Attorneys may be involved in training staff and ensuring regulatory compliance across various disaster relief operations. The role requires flexibility, as priorities can shift quickly during disaster events to address urgent legal challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fema attorney position?

To thrive as a FEMA Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, an active state bar license, and expertise in federal disaster relief law and administrative regulations. Experience with case management software, legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, and FEMA's internal systems is often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication help attorneys effectively interpret and apply complex regulations. These competencies ensure attorneys can efficiently navigate disaster recovery processes while safeguarding compliance and advocating for stakeholders.

What are the most commonly searched types of Fema Attorney jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Fema Attorney jobs in Florida are:

Infographic showing various Fema Attorney job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,827 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Government Services Senior Consultant- FEMA

Eisneramper Llp

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

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Job Description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives, including the Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities programs and a proven track record of supporting complex programs in a compliance- or finance-related role. Candidates must have experience working with state and/or local recovery programs with knowledge of and experience with relevant FEMA regulations and policies and processes.

What Work You Will Be Responsible For:

Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200, including assessing audit readiness and compliance and administrative gaps.

Support clients in expediting complex closeout of multiple open disasters.

Support client financial management and accounting functions, including time and cost unit operations, and cost tracking and reconciliation.

Use knowledge and experience to help determine method of program implementation.

Ensure timely and accurate development of all client deliverables.

Actively engage in business development activities such as participating at conferences and responding to request for proposals, including the identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals.

May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations.

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of previous experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds.

Knowledge of and experience with FEMA disaster programs, including related statutes, regulations, and policies and processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions.

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or an approved related field.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications:

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), certifications are preferred.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Strong communication and analytical skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot and ChatGPT.

About our Government Sector Services Team:

EisnerAmper provides assurance, advisory and outsourcing services to hundreds of governmental clients, including federal, state, local and county/parish governmental entities, municipalities, public retirement systems, school boards and districts and more. Because of our diverse governmental client base, our professionals understand a wide range of funding sources, operational challenges and reporting requirements.

Keeping up with ever-changing regulatory requirements, Governmental Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") pronouncements and federal grant administrative requirements can be overwhelming. Our team can help you navigate these requirements while displaying transparency with the people you serve.

EisnerAmper provides a full scope of services to large programs, including those funded for federal relief to recover from significant declared disasters (ARPA, CARES, FEMA PA/IA and HUD-CDBG/CDSG) and large federally funded infrastructure, housing and energy programs (IIJA, IRA, EPA, etc.). As strategic advisors, we provide services that help to maintain compliance, streamline operations and maximize resources so governmental entities can focus on providing citizens with the vital services they need.

About EisnerAmper:

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions, PE firms, start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com

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EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms in the U.S., with more than 3,000 employees and over 300 partners across the country. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients.

Industry

Accounting services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1963

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