DOS - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 45001117
About The Position
The Department of State is seeking a Senior Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. This position will provide legal representation and guidance to the Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS) and Division of Elections (DOE). The role involves handling violations related to candidate and issue petition activity, and criminal activity concerning voter registration and voting. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on identifying potentially ineligible voters for notice and removal, and on felon advisory opinions. The attorney will also assist with public records requests, respond to subpoenas, coordinate testimony, and conduct rulemaking. Successful completion of training in intelligence analysis, signature match verification, and other relevant areas is required.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to practice law in Florida.
- Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- 2 years of professional experience as an attorney.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent organizational, writing, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and customer service skills.
- Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with other Department staff, management, members of the public, and officials at all levels.
- Skilled in data collection and legal analysis.
- Ability to organize and coordinate collaborative work assignments to execute operational plans through pre-established processes.
- Ability to manage analytic projects, including development, review, revision, and delivery of collaborative work products.
- Skilled in organizing data and investigative findings into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
- Ability to locate and interpret relevant statutes and court documents.
- Adept in using or learning how to use various forms of equipment and technology required for the position, including electronic databases and websites such as Voter Focus, DOC, CCIS, FCOR, DAVID, SAVE, and Clerk of Courts.
- Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with others.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
- Committed to preserving the integrity of Florida’s elections and to serving the people of the State of Florida.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a judicial law clerk.
- Experience in criminal law.
- Experience in elections.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an attorney in the Office of General Counsel providing legal representation and guidance to the Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS) and Division of Elections (DOE) regarding violations concerning candidate and issue petition activity, and criminal activity concerning voter registration and voting.
- Provide legal representation and guidance concerning identification of potentially ineligible voters for notice and removal and concerning felon advisory opinions.
- Assist with public records requests, respond to subpoenas, coordinate testimony, and conduct rulemaking, regarding relevant subject matter.
- Successfully complete training in intelligence analysis, signature match verification, and any other training deemed appropriate and applicable to performing the duties of this position.
Benefits
- The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
