Senior Government and Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida Association of Court Clerks & Comptrollers is a statewide, non-profit member association. The association is comprised of the Florida Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers. FACC Services Group, LLC, dba Civitek Solutions was established in 1991 to provide financial and technical services for the Clerks of Circuit Court and Comptrollers of the State of Florida. Civitek is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Florida Association of Court Clerks, Inc. (FCCC)

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General Purpose of the Position:

This position is responsible for lead support and management of Court Operations and court and agency rules and administrative orders, as well as supporting best practices and legislative programs, as needed. Monitors and analyzes court opinions and administrative orders, agency rules, and new policies established by federal, State and local governments, agencies, and courts for the Association and Clerks of Court. Specific responsibilities of the position are detailed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, Association General Counsel, and designated elected Clerk and Comptroller leads to review, monitor, and analyze state and federal court opinions and administrative orders, state and federal agency rules, and state and federal legislation to determine operational impact to the Association and offices of Florida’s Court Clerks and Comptrollers.
• Serve as a liaison from the Association to the Florida Court System including, as required, the Supreme Court, the District Courts of Appeal, the Circuit and County courts, Florida Court System councils and workgroups, and Florida Bar committees and workgroups.
• Lead the analysis and development of guidance for implementation of court opinions, orders (including Florida Supreme Court administrative orders), and legislation that impact or could impact Clerks of Court and/or Association operations.
• Review and provide action items and recommendations on amendments to court or agency rules, including drafting, as needed, comments to other court or agency rules and legislation.
• Provide legal research to the Director of Government Relations and External Affairs and other Association departments, as needed.
• Serve as staff support to the Association’s Court Operations and Best Practices committees and associated workgroups and as needed, to other committees and workgroups established by the Association’s governance structure.
• Lead statewide training needs for Clerk and Comptroller operational issues stemming from new or amended court, agency rules, or legislation and assist in developing and facilitating training curriculum.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and formulation of reports, talk sheets, PowerPoint and other types of presentations, and any other materials necessary to the Clerks and Comptrollers’ and Association
• Edit and develop outgoing documents, communications, etc., as needed.
• Communicate with coworkers, management, staff, Clerks and Comptrollers’ offices, the general public, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and regulations, and instructions.
• Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence, e-mail, and faxes.
• Provide high-quality customer service to all internal and external customers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Practical knowledge of federal, State, and local government organizations and functions.
• Legal background, familiarity with the state’s legislative, rule-making, and judicial process and structure strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, communication, and editing skills, and be able to manage time effectively
• ​Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative rules, and legal precedents.
• Ability to draft proposed court rule and legislative bill language, agency rules, and amendments.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information and keep accurate records.
• Ability to do research and data analysis.
• Ability to think analytically and have negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure on a daily basis with elected officials, Clerk and Comptroller attorneys and staff, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch staff, and the public.
• Ability to work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties and on all policy issues.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to work independently.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to function as a conscientious employee with a strong work ethic who pays attention to work product and process details.
• Must be well organized, have people skills, patience, diplomacy, and tact.
• Ability to compromise and maintain resolve as circumstances and priorities dictate.
• Ability to deal with people and adapt and react quickly to changing circumstances.
• Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule and extra hours with little or no advance notice.

The position requires the ability to work with a personal computer and peripheral equipment in a Windows environment; the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and MSWord is necessary. The position additionally requires the knowledge of other software products developed or owned by FACC Services Group. The position requires the ability to perform online research using online databases (LobbyTools, StateNet, legislative databases, legal research databases and national research tools). The position requires developing research surveys and analysis of the results. Training for these programs will be provided.

Education and Experience Required:

An advanced degree in Law; at least 3 years of public administration, legislative, or legal experience; and be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing.

Legal background, familiarity with the state’s legislative, rule-making, and judicial process and structure strongly preferred.

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Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers-Civitek offers a dynamic business culture that values, encourages, and includes the thinking and collaboration of our employees. We’re driven by the need to build something better! Civitek creates technology solutions that protect revenue, save time, and free up resources for Florida’s Clerks and Comptrollers. What remains constant throughout our history of transformation is our dedication to our clerks, their constituents, our employees, and to the values on which Civitek was built: integrity, member/customer focused, simplicity, innovation, collaboration, ownership, and bring JOY.

Our employees enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid leave time, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, professional development, and an employee discount program.

So, if you are ready to be a part of building something better, join our team!