WT: PARALEGAL - 41500502

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

15d • $46,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities. The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with the Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of more than 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement. The Commission takes pride in offering a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the criminal justice system (i.e., Public Defender/State Attorney/Police or Sheriff’s Office)

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and civil litigation process
• Familiarity with the civil asset forfeiture laws and procedures
• Prior experience working with interagency agreements or governmental MOUs
• Experience liaising with law enforcement or public safety agencies

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth coordination between internal legal teams and external law enforcement agencies
• Track the status of litigation, drafts, and reviews memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
• Support the overall organization and compliance of forfeiture-related processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions
• Deferred compensation plans
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED