OPS-Attorney - 77902493 1 1 1
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- $50 – $75 per hour
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- OPS-Attorney - 77902493 1 1 1
- Date: Oct 23, 2026
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- Requisition No: 886267
- Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Working Title: OPS-Attorney - 77902493 1 1 1
- Pay Plan: Temp
- Position Number: 77902493
Salary
- $50- $75 Hourly; 40 hours per week
- Posting Closing Date: 11/23/2026
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- Office of General Counsel
- OPS Senior Attorney
- Salary: $50- $75 per hour
- 620 S. Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL.
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Office of general counsel
- OPS Senior Attorney- 77902493 1 1 1
- Leon
Our Organization
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Requirements
- A resume/CV, letter of interest, and writing sample must be submitted with the application.
- Position requires up to 25% travel and occasional work outside regular business hours.
- Financial disclosure is required under Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.
- 40 hours per; additional hours as needed for hearings, trials, or urgent matters
Minimum Qualifications
- Member in good standing of The Florida Bar
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in public-sector labor and employment law.
- Litigation experience before DOAH or other administrative tribunals.
- Familiarity with the Florida Administrative Procedure Act and chapter 112, Florida Statutes.
- Experience in state government or law enforcement-related legal matters.
Overview
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) seeks an experienced Senior Attorney to provide legal services on labor and employment matters. This position supports the agency’s mission by advising leadership, Human Resources, and the Division of Law Enforcement on issues involving employee discipline, collective bargaining, discrimination claims, grievance-arbitration, federal and state employment law, and related matters.
FWC’s Office of General Counsel handles a broad legal portfolio, and this role is essential to helping the agency maintain compliance and manage employment-related risks effectively. The Legal Office is known for fostering a collegial, supportive work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to senior leadership, Human Resources, and Division of Law Enforcement on employment matters including disciplinary actions, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, ADA, EEO/FCHR, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, Veterans’ Preference, and the Officer’s Bill of Rights.
- Represent the agency in mediations, depositions, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
- Represent FWC before PERC, DOAH, FCHR, EEO, and other tribunals.
- Develop legal strategy for employment-related cases and coordinate with outside counsel, including the Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Risk Management.
- Assist the Agency’s Chief Ethics Officer with ethics inquiries and conflict-of-interest matters.
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, memoranda, and Position Statements.
- Develop and deliver training on employment-related laws, procedures, and agency policies.
- Provide briefings to Executive Leadership, Division Commanders, and management on emerging legal issues.
- Review proposed legislation and advise on potential impacts to agency operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of administrative law and related procedures.
- Strong legal research, writing, and drafting abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including track changes), Adobe Pro, Outlook, and electronic case management systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
Benefits
This is an OPS position. OPS employees may be eligible for certain State of Florida benefits, including health, life, and supplemental insurance, as well as retirement benefits, provided they meet a 30‑hour average work requirement within designated measurement periods.
- FWC does not require attorney billable hours and promotes a healthy work–life balance.
- Hours will vary depending upon workload, allowing this OPS position some work schedule flexibility.
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301
- TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310
- TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303
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- Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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Our Mission
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information:
MyFWC.com
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
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 (). 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.
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