Senior Attorney (Office of Public Counsel)

Company: The Florida Legislature
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Florida Legislative Employment Information The Florida Legislature
Office of Public CounselJob TitleSenior Attorney (Office of Public Counsel)General Summary The Office of Public Counsel has a full-time attorney vacancy. This position provides legal representation for the people of the State of Florida in proceedings related to electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities before the Florida Public Service Commission and in proceedings before counties pursuant to Section 367.171(8), F.S. This position also handles appeals from orders issued by the Florida Public Service Commission before the Florida First District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. - Under the supervision of the Public Counsel and Deputy Public Counsel, this position applies his or her legal expertise to handle complex regulatory utility litigation, to research federal and state utility issues, to conduct legal discovery, and to prepare legal pleadings and briefs. The attorney must be able to assimilate and analyze a variety of complex legislative and legal concepts relating to regulatory utility issues. Examples of Work Performed

• Handles administrative litigation before the Florida Public Service Commission and certain specified counties on utility matters relating to water and wastewater, electric and gas service.
• Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions on questions relating to utility issues.
• Prepares and drafts routine pleadings, briefs, agreements, and related legal documents relating to utility issues.
• Provides legal counsel on behalf of utility ratepayers on legal matters related to utility matters that come before the Florida Public Service Commission; interprets state and federal legislation related to utility matters.
• Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and The Florida Administrate Code on other utility matters in question.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Litigate before Appellate Courts.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
  • Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
  • Ability to provide legal counsel.
  • Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
  • Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
  • Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
  • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and press.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data.
  • Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
  • Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.
  • Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
  • Ability to work with concepts of accounting, economics and engineering.Minimum QualificationsAttorney in good standing with The Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings.Preferred Qualifications Experience in federal, state and/or local government regulatory utility matters. Experience in regulatory litigation. Salary $52,632 - $105,576 annual salary. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. Submission of Application Qualified applicants should send a completed legislative application and resume to: Office of Public Counsel Suite 812, Claude Pepper Building 111 West Madison Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400 or email: OLSHRS@leg.state.fl.us For additional information:(850) 488-9330 Applications are available through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.Accommodation for DisabilityIf an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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