SENIOR ATTORNEY - 71000629 1
State of Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
Requisition No:
874493
Agency:
Department of Law Enforcement
Working Title:
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 71000629 1
Pay Plan:
SES
Position Number:
71000629
Salary:
$89,000.00 - $95,000.00
Posting Closing Date:
05/07/2026
Position Summary
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Office of General Counsel (OGC) works closely with the department’s Command Staff, regional Special Agents in Charge, and Program Directors to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specialized needs of the department, region or division. The OGC serves the entire agency in many different capacities which include: general state agency issues, such as human resource legal issues and public records requests; FDLE-specific matters, such as advising agents regarding ongoing criminal investigations and criminal intelligence gathering, Firearms Purchase Program concerns, DNA and Crime Laboratories legal questions, and Sexual Predator / Sexual Offender Registration questions. The OGC also handles Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) professional licensure prosecutions, agency contracts, purchasing issues and administrative rulemaking. OGC members provide training on a variety of criminal law and procedure topics for FDLE’s Special Agents.
The Department is seeking to fill a Senior Attorney position within the Office of General Counsel in Tallahassee, Orlando, or Pensacola, Florida.
Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate and prosecute violations of state law and administrative rules by certified law enforcement officers, correctional, and correctional probation officers in administrative actions before the CJSTC.
Evaluate cases for probable cause, engage in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel, prepare the cases for formal hearings before the Division of Administrative Hearings, and present cases for final action before the CJSTC.
Provide legal services and advice to the staff of the FDLE Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, which supports CJSTC’s efforts.
From time to time, provide legal training and presentations.
Occasional in-state travel by car is required.
Have good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint, and be an effective communicator both orally and in writing.
Be able to work effectively under occasionally stressful deadlines or circumstances.
Minimum Qualifications
A member of the Florida bar for two or more years.
One year of experience as a law enforcement agency legal advisor, prosecutor, or similar criminal justice system work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in administrative law.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Command of Florida criminal law and evidence.
Ability to create and present training materials.
Effective oral and written advocacy skills (courtroom hearings and trials).
Ability to successfully complete a background investigation to determine suitability for the position.
Salary
$89,000.00 - $95,000.00
Benefits
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month
$25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage
Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more
Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Pension and investment retirement plan optionsTax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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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874493
Agency:
Department of Law Enforcement
Working Title:
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 71000629 1
Pay Plan:
SES
Position Number:
71000629
Salary:
$89,000.00 - $95,000.00
Posting Closing Date:
05/07/2026
Position Summary
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Office of General Counsel (OGC) works closely with the department’s Command Staff, regional Special Agents in Charge, and Program Directors to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specialized needs of the department, region or division. The OGC serves the entire agency in many different capacities which include: general state agency issues, such as human resource legal issues and public records requests; FDLE-specific matters, such as advising agents regarding ongoing criminal investigations and criminal intelligence gathering, Firearms Purchase Program concerns, DNA and Crime Laboratories legal questions, and Sexual Predator / Sexual Offender Registration questions. The OGC also handles Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) professional licensure prosecutions, agency contracts, purchasing issues and administrative rulemaking. OGC members provide training on a variety of criminal law and procedure topics for FDLE’s Special Agents.
The Department is seeking to fill a Senior Attorney position within the Office of General Counsel in Tallahassee, Orlando, or Pensacola, Florida.
Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate and prosecute violations of state law and administrative rules by certified law enforcement officers, correctional, and correctional probation officers in administrative actions before the CJSTC.
Evaluate cases for probable cause, engage in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel, prepare the cases for formal hearings before the Division of Administrative Hearings, and present cases for final action before the CJSTC.
Provide legal services and advice to the staff of the FDLE Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, which supports CJSTC’s efforts.
From time to time, provide legal training and presentations.
Occasional in-state travel by car is required.
Have good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint, and be an effective communicator both orally and in writing.
Be able to work effectively under occasionally stressful deadlines or circumstances.
Minimum Qualifications
A member of the Florida bar for two or more years.
One year of experience as a law enforcement agency legal advisor, prosecutor, or similar criminal justice system work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in administrative law.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Command of Florida criminal law and evidence.
Ability to create and present training materials.
Effective oral and written advocacy skills (courtroom hearings and trials).
Ability to successfully complete a background investigation to determine suitability for the position.
Salary
$89,000.00 - $95,000.00
Benefits
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month
$25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage
Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more
Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Pension and investment retirement plan optionsTax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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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