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State Affairs AttorneyESI • Tallahassee, FL, US
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State Affairs Attorney

State Affairs Attorney

ESI • Tallahassee, FL, US
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Job Description

Please note all applicants must be a current US resident.

ESI is now hiring a State Affairs Attorney in the Tallahassee, FL area.

POSITION SUMMARY :

ESI is seeking a State Affairs Attorney who is responsible for entry level legal work in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, or other documents, conducting research to assist a higher level attorney, and providing counsel and advice to legislative committees.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar is preferred, but candidates who are eligible to sit for the Florida Bar or are licensed in another jurisdiction will also be considered.
  • Prior Similar Experience Preferred
  • Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, push a cart, or lift during the entire shift
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, including small packages and supplies

PREFERRED SKILLS :

  • Excellent writing skills
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods
  • Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization
  • Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules
  • Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to produce quality work under pressure
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
  • Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines
  • Ability to collect and analyze data
  • Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
  • Preference for any experience or knowledge of local government law, including any of the following :
  • General county or municipal governance, including home rule authority
  • County or municipal charter review
  • Municipal incorporation
  • Local government revenue sources, including ad valorem taxation and special assessments
  • Local government fiscal oversight
  • Comprehensive planning
  • Special districts
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions on questions submitted by authorized persons.
  • Prepares and drafts routine contracts, agreements, and related legal documents for authorized parties.
  • Drafts legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision.
  • Provides legal counsel and advice to Legislators and legislative committees on the less complex legal matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs, and interprets state and federal legislation related to programs of any governmental unit.
  • Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request.
  • Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff, and answers telephone inquiries and composes routine responses to constituents.
  • Assists in representing the Legislature in court and at legislative or administrative hearings under supervision of more experienced attorneys.
  • Handles administrative litigation on utility matters relating to water and wastewater, electric, and gas service; performs legal research and prepares legal opinions and drafts routine pleadings, briefs relating to utility issues; conducts discovery through depositions, integrations and requests for production of documents.
  • Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedures Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority; monitors Florida court cases and administrative decisions and advises agencies accordingly; prepares and presents proposed objections to full committee; reviews statutes passed each session and calls to the attention of the agencies all those which may require administrative rule promulgation, repeal or amendment.
  • Drafts binding, judicially reviewable opinions interpreting the ethics laws for consideration and adoption by the Commission on Ethics; prepares written orders analyzing the legal sufficiency of complaints received by the Commission; assists Commission members who serve as hearing officers at public hearings in making legal rulings and by preparing recommended orders.
  • Drafts Reviser's Bills; edits and revises the text of the Florida Statutes manuscript; indexes new legislation for the Florida Statutes, the Digest of General Laws, and the Laws of Florida.
  • Maintains communications with agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsels.
  • Any other duties as assigned
  • For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to our recruiter, Craig Martinov, at craig@esiworks.com, and include in the subject line : State Affairs Attorney, Tallahassee, FL

    ESI COMPANY SUMMARY :

    ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for its partner schools. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.

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