Senior Attorney – Senior Assistant General Counsel

State of Florida

. Report directly to the Chief Legal Counsel for the Motor Vehicles Unit in the Office of General Counsel .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $89,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and administrative litigation, with a strong understanding of Florida Statutes and federal regulations. Proficient in preparing legal documents and representing the Department in hearings, while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil LitigationAdministrative LitigationFlorida Statutes KnowledgeLegal Document PreparationCJIS Clearance

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Hard Skills

Legal WritingPleading PreparationRegulatory ComplianceProblem IdentificationSolution Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Member Of The Florida Bar

Industry Keywords

Motor Vehicles UnitAdministrative ActionsCar Dealership RegulationVirtual HearingsFBI Criminal Records Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report directly to the Chief Legal Counsel for the Motor Vehicles Unit in the Office of General Counsel
Represent the Department in virtual hearings related to vehicle ownership
Prosecute administrative actions related to car dealership regulation
Prepare pleadings, including administrative complaints and settlements
Attend hearings incidental to these cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history
Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined
Proficiency in civil and administrative litigation preferred
Excellent writing and communication skills preferred
Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules and regulations preferred
Ability to identify complex problems, evaluate resolution options, and implement solutions preferred
Ability to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards preferred
Level 2 background check and CJIS clearance, including fingerprint-based FBI criminal records check
Valid driver's license
Must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker
No employment sponsorship for work visa status, CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
Annual and sick leave package
Nine paid holidays
State health and life insurance
Educational benefits
Contributory retirement plan
Competitive medical and life insurance
Educational assistance
Direct deposit program