Senior Attorney; Wt: Assistant General Counsel

OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OED) LEGAL

Requisition No:883558

Agency:
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title:

SENIOR ATTORNEY (WT: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL) -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $72,000.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026

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* Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity*

* Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, 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, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person:
Bonnie Buchanan, , bonniebuchanan

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

This Senior Attorney position reports to the Chief Legal Counsel for the Drivers License Unit in the Office of General Counsel. As a Senior Attorney, you will represent the Department in trial and appellate work in civil and administrative cases, including before the Department’s Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) and the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH). This position is responsible for preparing pleadings, including administrative complaints, briefs, and attending hearings and oral arguments incidental to these cases.

• Proficiency in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.
• Possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate resolution options and implement solutions.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

• Two (2) years of litigation and appellate experience.
• A strong working knowledge of Florida Statutes, Chapter 120.
• Prior Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders are encouraged to apply.

• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.
• This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of…