Senior Attorney

Overview

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement. The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

As a Senior Attorney in the litigation unit, you will play a crucial role in all aspects of administrative and civil litigation, including: advising the Commission on a variety of complex legal issues involving permitting, licensure, and compliance with Florida gambling laws; conducting legal research, drafting charging documents and appellate briefs, and engaging in motion practice; representing the Commission in administrative and civil courts;

and presenting cases in front of the Commission at scheduled meetings.

This position will operate under the supervision of a Chief Attorney.

• Advise on complex legal issues involving permitting, licensure, and compliance with Florida gambling laws
• Conduct legal research, draft charging documents and appellate briefs, and engage in motion practice
• Represent the Commission in administrative and civil courts
• Present cases in front of the Commission at scheduled meetings

• Skill in drafting legal documents
• Skill in managing multiple complex cases
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to conduct legal research
• Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage a litigation case load
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities
• Ability to adapt to changing work volume and variety and work efficiently under stressful situations
• Ability to travel

• Admission to the Florida Bar
• Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings
• A valid driver's license

Experience with Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act.

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for our Select Exempt Service (SES) employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time, which includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click )
• Deferred compensation plans
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and your children
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all Commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your…