Attorney (0778) (Hybrid)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Office of General Counsel

Support the Districts 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 opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. Some key skills include the ability to evaluate strategies for solving legal problems generate alternative solutions and strategies and develop a plan of action for a variety of legal issues relating to the Districts operation. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and possess a high level of proficiency in his or her ability to identify legal issues formulate relevant legal theories and synthesize legal is expected that an attorney can plan and organize work investigate facts search legal precedents draft necessary legal documents and develop conclusions and recommendations regarding case assignments with some degree of have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise youll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging fulfilling and helps support the Districts mission to protect Floridas water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Compensation:

Attorney 1: $61254.00 - $71459.00
Attorney 2: $71460.00 - $75000.00

Thestartingsalary ranges are included for theAttorney 1 profile which reflects theminimum to approximately 22% of the respective pay grade and the Attorney 2 profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 6.6% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Provides legal counsel to management and staff on matters relating to the day-to-day operations of the District.
• Represents the District in litigation and other proceedings before federal state and administrative judicial tribunals.
• Assists in the enforcement of 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 and related matters.
• Makes presentations before the Governing Board District staff and the general public when necessary.
• Participates in District emergency management activities other departmental activities departmental projects and performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions

The position works out of the Tampa office with occasional travel to other service activity is primarily sedentary and includes the performance of continuous repetitive tasks (including typing) with one or both hands. The position may require carrying and lifting objects up to 10 pounds as well as bending and reaching above shoulder level. May be required to operate an automobile for 2 hours or more at a time. Some travel may be required which may take place during evenings or accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours or required to be on call including on nights weekends or holidays to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Attorney

Attorney 1

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Florida Bar License
• Valid drivers license

Attorney 2

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Two (2) years experience as a practicing attorney
• Florida Bar License
• Valid drivers license

Applicants are required to submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Recent writing sample - must be within the last 18 months and be 20 pages in length or shorter (if longer than 20 pages please only submit a 20-page portion)
• Professional references

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resumewill notbe considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday to Friday out of the Tampa FL office however remote work may be available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours in a week.

Travel Required

travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until Octoberat 4:00 PM