SENIOR ATTORNEY, Gainesville

Senior Attorney

This position's headquarters is negotiable within Gainesville, Florida and Tallahassee, Florida. Minimum Requirements: Admission to the Florida Bar and two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings. Job Duties: The Senior Attorney filling this position will represent and advise various programs within the Department, with a focus on the Division of Plant Industry and the Division of Animal Industry. The Division of Plant Industry works to detect, intercept, and control pests that threaten Florida's native and commercially grown plants and agricultural resources. Relevant provisions of law include portions of ch. 369, 570, 581, 586, and 593, Florida Statutes. The Senior Attorney will also provide legal assistance to the Division of Animal Industry, which enforces animal health regulations in Florida and protects the state from animal pests and diseases. Relevant provisions of law include portions of ch. 534, 570, 585, and 828, Florida Statutes.The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit ;) Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit .