Position Title: Senior Attorney and Attorney
Company: The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of the General Counsel
Workplace Type: on-site
Contact Email: Industry:Legal
Start Date:2024-05-07
Expire Date:2024-07-06
City:Tallahassee
State:Florida
Zip:32301
Country:United States
Description: The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS), led by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, is hiring Senior Attorneys and Attorneys for its Contracts & Rulemaking, Prosecution & Enforcement, and Workers' Compensation sections. DFS Senior Attorneys work on a sophisticated portfolio with a high degree of private-sector relevance, and DFS Attorney positions provide training and experience for those newer to the practice of law. The minimum salary for Senior Attorneys is $75,000.00 with benefits (state health insurance and retirement contributions) worth approximately $25,708 (per DMS). The minimum salary for Attorneys is $65,000.00 with benefits (state health insurance and retirement contributions) worth approximately $23,260 (per DMS). There is no billing requirement for either position. These positions are located in Tallahassee.
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:
Leave (annual, sick, administrative) 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, see )
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition waivers
Florida Bar annual dues, contingent upon agency approval
The Contracts & Rulemaking section represents DFS and its 13 divisions in primarily transactional matters. Attorneys will assist with contract drafting and negotiating to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Attorneys play a key role in competitive solicitations pursuant to chapters 120 and 287, Florida Statutes, by providing legal counsel to the contracting divisions and the Office of Purchasing and Contractual Services. Attorneys also handle all aspects of rule promulgation for DFS.
The Prosecution and Enforcement section represents DFS on behalf of the Divisions of Insurance Agent & Agency Services, State Fire Marshal, and Funeral, Cemetery, & Consumer Services. This section handles licensee discipline, licensure denial, and rule development, and attorneys have the opportunity to practice in administrative and appellate forums. Attorneys who work with the Division of Funeral, Cemetery, & Consumer Services will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in litigating before a board.
The Workers' Compensation section represents the Division of Workers' Compensation in administrative litigation to ensure employers provide workers' compensation coverage to protect injured workers, defends the Division's medical reimbursement dispute determinations, and defends the Division in rule challenges. The section also assists the Division in the areas of self-insurance regulation, injured employee assistance and reemployment, employer/carrier and health care provider monitoring and audits, and rule development.
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