Sr Government and Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida Association of Court Clerks & Comptrollers is a statewide, non-profit member association. The association is comprised of the Florida Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers. FACC Services Group, LLC, dba Civitek Solutions was established in 1991 to provide financial and technical services for the Clerks of Circuit Court and Comptrollers of the State of Florida.

Civitek is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Florida Association of Court Clerks, Inc. (FCCC)

This position is responsible for lead support and management of Court Operations and court and agency rules and administrative orders, as well as supporting best practices and legislative programs, as needed. Monitors and analyzes court opinions and administrative orders, agency rules, and new policies established by federal, State and local governments, agencies, and courts for the Association and Clerks of Court.

Specific responsibilities of the position are detailed below.

• Work directly with the Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, Association General Counsel, and designated elected Clerk and Comptroller leads to review, monitor, and analyze state and federal court opinions and administrative orders, state and federal agency rules, and state and federal legislation to determine operational impact to the Association and offices of Florida’s Court Clerks and Comptrollers.
• Serve as a liaison from the Association to the Florida Court System including, as required, the Supreme Court, the District Courts of Appeal, the Circuit and County courts, Florida Court System councils and work groups, and Florida Bar committees and work groups.
• Lead the analysis and development of guidance for implementation of court opinions, orders (including Florida Supreme Court administrative orders), and legislation that impact or could impact Clerks of Court and/or Association operations.
• Review and provide action items and recommendations on amendments to court or agency rules, including drafting, as needed, comments to other court or agency rules and legislation.
• Provide legal research to the Director of Government Relations and External Affairs and other Association departments, as needed.
• Serve as staff support to the Association’s Court Operations and Best Practices committees and associated work groups and, as needed, to other committees and work groups established by the Association’s governance structure.
• Lead statewide training needs for Clerk and Comptroller operational issues stemming from new or amended court, agency rules, or legislation and assist in developing and facilitating training curriculum.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and formulation of reports, talk sheets, PowerPoint and other types of presentations, and any other materials necessary to the Clerks and Comptrollers’ and Association
• Edit and develop outgoing documents, communications, etc., as needed.
• Communicate with coworkers, management, staff, Clerks and Comptrollers’ offices, the general public, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and regulations, and instructions.
• Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence, e‑mail, and faxes.
• Provide high-quality customer service to all internal and external customers.

• Practical knowledge of federal, State, and local government organizations and functions.
• Legal background, familiarity with the state’s legislative, rule‑making, and judicial process and structure strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, communication, and editing skills, and be able to manage time…