Attorney Hybrid

Work for Our Water Resources

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Support the District’s Office of General Counsel in this rewarding role. Attorneys may perform simple to complex professional legal and administrative work, principally advising internal staff and representing the District under supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work‑life balance. You will evaluate strategies for solving legal problems, generate alternative solutions, and develop plans of action for a variety of legal issues relating to the District’s operation.

The successful candidate must be self‑motivated, highly proficient at identifying legal issues, formulating relevant legal theories, and synthesizing legal arguments. An attorney will plan and organize work, investigate facts, search legal precedents, draft necessary legal documents, and provide conclusions and recommendations regarding case assignments with some super‑vision. You’ll work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each playing a vital role in preserving our natural resources.

The District supports flexible and remote work schedules to promote work‑life balance. This role is hybrid – you must live in Florida and will be required to come on‑site as well as work remotely.

• Attorney 1: $61,254.00 – $72,838.25
• Attorney 2: $71,460.00 – $84,968.00
• Attorney 3: $77,159.00 – $91,750.50
• Attorney 4: $83,322.00 – $99,073.00

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91‑97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work‑life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – toward the FRS program and sick time

• Provides legal counsel to management and staff on day‑to‑day operations.
• Represents the District in litigation and other proceedings before federal, state, and administrative tribunals.
• Assists in enforcing state law, District rules, and other regulatory or non‑regulatory authorizations.
• Prepares and reviews legal instruments such as licenses, leases, easements, or purchase and sale contracts.
• Provides legal advice and written opinions to various District divisions on applicable law.
• Makes presentations before the Governing Board, District staff, and the general public when necessary.
• Participates in District emergency management activities, departmental projects, and performs other duties as required.

The position works out of the Tampa office, with occasional travel to other service offices. Work activity is primarily sedentary and may involve continuous repetitive tasks, carrying and lifting up to 10 lb., bending, reaching above shoulder level, and operating an automobile for 2 hours or more at a time. Some travel may be required during evenings or weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees may be subject to call‑in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Florid…