Requisition No: 829440 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 71000573

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71000573 

Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024 

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SENIOR ATTORNEY

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

PUBLIC RECORDS

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is seeking to fill a Senior Attorney position within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in Tallahassee, Florida. The 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 such as advising agents regarding ongoing criminal investigations and criminal intelligence gathering, arrest and search warrants, and interception of oral communications. The OGC also provides legal support to the various program areas within the department as well as providing training on a variety of criminal law and procedure topics for FDLE’s Special Agents.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities are handling all legal issues related to the FDLE’s obligations under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Public Records Law) and Capital Post Conviction proceedings in death penalty cases under the rules of criminal procedure. Advises the Office of Open Government whose responsibilities include: coordinating the receipt, processing, and responses to public record requests received by FDLE and serves as FDLE’s primary point of contact for the public, attorneys, and the courts regarding public records issues.

Must have good computer skills, in particular, Microsoft Word, use of Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint. Must be an effective communicator and have a practical and workable understanding of the Florida criminal justice system, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedures. Must have the ability to effectively work under occasional stressful deadlines or circumstances. Must be able to clearly articulate and advocate one's position verbally and in writing.

The incumbent will occassionally be assigned legal training and presentation responsibilities.

Incumbent is based in Tallahassee in the FDLE Headquarters Building.

NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants with experience as a Florida criminal prosecutor and/or public records law experience and/or civil law experience.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A member of the Florida bar for two or more years and a minimum of two years legal work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Legal work experience as a Florida prosecutor (Assistant State Attorney or Assistant Statewide Prosecutor); Preference will be given to candidates with Florida criminal law experience.

SALARY:

• $80,000.00 to $95,000.00, Commensurate with Experience

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is topromote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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). 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.