Closing Date: 10th May, 2024
Description:
This Position is an Assistant General Counsel. The primary responsibility of the attorney in this position is to represent the Florida Department of Education in disciplinary proceedings against licensed educators. Duties include drafting and presenting administrative complaints, negotiating settlements, conducting formal and informal hearings, and representing the Department before the Education Practices Commission.*This position is not approved for telework and must report to the location listed above.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As Assistant General Counsel, qualified by training and experience to handle complex litigation before all state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.
- Represent the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, and Department of Education in litigation where any of the above may be a party.
- Review investigations of alleged educator misconduct and advise the Commissioner concerning probable cause or lack thereof.
- Prosecute formal complaints filed by the Commissioner under Chapter 120, F.S., in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 120, F.S.
- Conduct depositions, write interrogatories, or perform any other discovery technique necessary to prosecute a case.
- Conduct or supervise legal research, writing of legal memoranda, or perform other duties necessary to prosecute a case.
- Consult with the Commissioner regarding disciplinary action prior to the issuance of a final order by the Education Practices Commission.
- Perform related tasks as assigned by the General Counsel.
- Attendance at work is an essential job function.
- The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance, sometimes under stressful conditions.
- The employee must interact courteously with others.
Who We're Looking for:
Someone who can:
Handle Litigation As Assigned by the General Counsel - Handle litigation before all state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.
Represent
the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, and
Department of Education in litigation where any of the above may be a
party.
Advice and Consultation - Consult with and advise personnel of the Department of Education on a wide range of issues affecting the agency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –
- Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records
- Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes and FDOE rules and policies
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to produce accurate and timely information under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-oriented behavior and performance expectations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Minimum Qualifications:
- Admission to the Florida Bar
- Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.
Application Information & Requirements
- Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
- Any and all State of Florida jobs
- Any and all Florida University jobs
- All periods of employment from high school graduation
- Periods of unemployment
- Gaps 3 months or more*
- Education:
- Volunteer Experience
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
- Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
- If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
- All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
