Requisition No: 852185
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY I - 22008993
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22008993
Salary: $75,577.32 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025
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Position Title
Senior Attorney I
Job Location
Office of the State Courts Administrator, Dispute Resolution Center; 500 S. Duval St., Tallahassee, FL
Salary Range
$75,577.32 Annually
Job Description
The position provides legal assistance to the Chief of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The position is responsible for providing legal interpretation of statutes, rules, and case law; assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies regarding court-connected ADR in Florida; assisting with the review and analysis of legislation regarding ADR; supporting court ADR commissions, boards, committees, and subcommittees; and may supervise and support staff.
Examples of Work
- Functions as the administrator of the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification process for all Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) staff CJIS certified. Review applicants' answers to moral character questions on applications. Review any other information received regarding conduct implicating moral character. Lead staff to Qualifications Inquiry Committee (QIC) of the Mediator Qualifications and Discipline Review Board (MQDRB), including meetings and hearings.
- Review complaints received by the DRC, including complaints filed by the DRC.
- Provides legal opinions and reviews of statutes, rules, and procedures, related to ADR for the following committees and boards. Draft ethics opinions.
- Completes legal research and writing at the request of the Chief of ADR, including drafting petitions and reports regarding proposed rules, statutes, and policy changes regarding ADR. Assists Chief of ADR in staffing Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC).
- Reviews all proposed and enacted legislation and summarizes bills of interest to the judicial branch with regards to alternative forms of dispute resolution (ADR). Works with the Chief of ADR and the staff responsible for particular bills to ensure accuracy of abstracts. Assists the Chief of ADR in the drafting or editing of language in proposed or enacted legislation with regard to ADR.
- Provides management, leadership, and operational assistance to the Chief of ADR. These tasks include but are limited to mentoring employees; supervision and performance management of one direct report employee who supervises one administrative assistant.
- Reviews and draft contracts for investigators, prosecutors, and panel advisers in connection with good moral character allegations or complaints filed against mediators or parenting coordinators. Assists the Chief of ADR in reviewing and drafting contracts for meetings, trainings, and conferences at hotels and the contract for the manager of the DRC Annual Conference.
- Provides administrative support for DRC Conference functions and attend conference, as requested by the Chief of ADR. Performs other related duties as needed or requested.
Education and Training Guidelines
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required for this position; and
Three years of related work experience, including two years of experience in the appropriate
specialty area of law for the position.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
Special Comments
Salary will be 10% below minimum if not passed Florida Bar.
Salary will be 10% below minimum if not certified.
How to Apply
Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs Internet Website, view the State Courts System page at jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/. Please include a cover letter, resumé, proof of education, certification or licensure information, and professional references.
Please direct inquiries regarding this job advertisement to Tad David (850) 922-0350.
An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.
Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
