SENIOR ATTORNEY - 43004639

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Requisition No : 838754

Agency : Office of Financial Regulation

Working Title : SENIOR ATTORNEY - 43004639

OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIVISION : OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION

BUREAU : OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

CITY : FLEXIBLE

COUNTY : FLEXIBLE

Our Organization and Mission :

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies throughout the state of Florida.

Mission Statement : To protect Florida’s financial services consumers, promote a safe and sound financial marketplace, and contribute to the growth of Florida’s economy through fair, innovative, and excellent regulation of the financial services industry.

Vision Statement : The Office of Financial Regulation envisions Florida’s capital market prominence, the strengthening of its financial marketplace, and the continuous availability and dissemination of financial education tools for Floridians.

The Work You Will Do :

This position is a member of the team that provides legal support to Consumer Finance, Financial Institutions, and Securities Divisions.

Attorneys provide advice about licensing, examinations, and investigations, prepare administrative charging documents for violations, and participate in the disciplinary process by negotiating settlements and litigating cases.

The Difference You Will Make :

At OFR, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of Floridians by protecting citizens from predatory mortgage and car financing businesses and stopping criminal enterprises such as money laundering.

How You Will Grow :

You will work with a legal team and with members from the Consumer Finance, Financial Institutions, and Securities team, gaining valuable experience quickly.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida includes a highly competitive set of employee benefits :

• State of Florida retirement package.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage to eligible employees.
• $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies available.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.

SPECIAL NOTES :

This position is being advertised Statewide and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required .

Additional requirements :

• Applicants are required to be members of the Florida Bar.
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in the practice of law.

Preference will be given to applicants with :

• Experience in administrative or financial regulatory law.
• Experience in conducting investigations or depositions.

Work samples may be requested to verify competence.

All applicants seeking employment with the OFR are subject to mandatory background checks.

The OFR operates from five (5) different office facilities throughout the state of Florida. This position may require 1 25% travel, and more depending on the selected candidate’s primary office location.

A valid driver’s license is required.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $75,000.00.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Knowledge and experience of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge and experience with appellate, civil, and administrative litigation.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and be results oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft software.

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job) :

Effectively utilize agency hardware and software programs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

Renders legal advice and counsel to agency personnel on OFR policies and regulations, legislative matters, statutory interpretations, and rule promulgation.

Drafts contracts, proposed orders, declaratory statements, written agreements, correspondence, and other related documents.

Provides cooperation and assistance to Assistant State Attorneys and law enforcement agencies concerning criminal enforcement matters.

Performs work related to above duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.

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