Senior Employment Attorney - Part-Time Counsel

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requisition no:883712

agency: florida fish and wildlife conservation commission

working title: ops-attorney -  1 1

salary: $50- $75 hourly, 20-30 hours on average.

620 south meridian street

florida fish and wildlife conservation commission

fwc legal office

ops part-time senior attorney-

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our organization:

the fwc envisions a florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

our mission: managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the fwc are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information:

requirements:

employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with chapter 435, florida statutes.

a resume or curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and a writing sample are required and should be upload and submitted with the profile application.

incumbent will have financial disclosure reporting responsibility in accordance with section 112.3145, florida statutes.

office hours will be set between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm eastern standard time, monday through friday.

20-30 flexible hours on average. Possibly more during trials and hearings.

the supervisor will work with the employee to select a schedule within office hours that works best for the employee and the position. This position will occasionally require work time outside of regular scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.

this position requires the ability to travel up to 25%.

responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application.information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

education, experience, and certification:

• active member of the florida bar, in good standing;
• at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience.

overview:

the legal office provides a wide range of legal services to the florida fish and wildlife conservation commission and staff. The commission’s mission and topic areas are broad and include hunting and fishing rule making and enforcement, endangered and threatened species protection, public land management, captive wildlife regulation, recreational and commercial permitting, procurement, grants, human resources, and litigation related to any of these areas.

the employee’s responsibilities will directly support and effect the state of florida. The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission’s mission is to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The head of the florida fish and wildlife conservation commission is the commission, comprised of seven commissioners, appointed by the governor and subject to confirmation by the senate.

The commission has the authority to exercise the executive and regulatory powers delegated to fwc through article iv, section 9 of the florida constitution as well as additional powers and duties as provided by the florida legislature.

duties and responsibilities:

the commission’s office of general counsel is hiring an experienced employment law…