EXECUTIVE SENIOR ATTORNEY - 71002385

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

34d • Onsite

About The Position

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 position is based in Tallahassee and is the legal advisor for FDLE’s Capitol Police, Division of Statewide Intelligence (DSI) and Protective Services Division (PSD).

Requirements

• A member of the Florida Bar for Four (4) or more years.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a law enforcement agency legal advisor, prosecutor, or similar criminal justice system work.
• Ability to successfully complete a background investigation to determine suitability for the position.
• Significant experience in criminal law and related matters.
• Ability to create and present training materials.
• Effective oral and written advocacy skills (courtroom & administrative hearings and trials).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communicator and instructor.
• Practical understanding of Florida criminal law.
• Ability to effectively work under stressful deadlines or circumstances, including the ability to make appropriate and correct legal decisions when faced with little or no time to reflect or research issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise Capitol Police members on areas of criminal law and uniformed patrol activities.
• Provide regular legal training and legal memorandums to Capitol Police members on topics pertinent to their duties.
• Advise and provide legal trainings to PSD regarding legal matters related to dignitary protective services such as First Amendment issues and demonstrations, interstate travel and firearm restrictions, use of state resources, and civil liability.
• Review intelligence bulletins created by DSI members for legal sufficiency and privacy considerations.
• Provide annual and ongoing training on statewide intelligence topics including federal 28 CFR 23 requirements for criminal intelligence databases, as well as other privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties considerations.
• Assist the Office of General Counsel in department efforts such as FDLE in-house training on multiple subjects, including privacy and civil rights.
• Represent FDLE in court and before other bodies.
• Work carefully and effectively with high level FDLE supervisors, as well as members of other state agencies.

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 options
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree