Requisition No: 884543
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 71002369
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 71002369
Salary: $89,000 - $95,000
Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2026
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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 position within the Office of General Counsel in one of the following areas: Tallahassee, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, Fort Myers, Florida. Preference will be given to applicants reporting to the Tallahassee, Orlando or Pensacola, Florida office locations.
Specific duties include:
The position will be based in one of FDLE’s Regional Operation Centers or in Headquarters (Tallahassee, Florida) and is the legal advisor for the Offender Registry Service Bureau. FDLE’s Offender Registry Bureau supports the sexual offender/predator and career offender registries through public assistance, administrative operations, technical systems, registration resources, and investigative enforcement.
The attorney in this position is responsible for advising the Offender Registry Bureau on topics relating to Sexual Offender and Predator registration requirements. Representing the agency in circuit court regarding litigation on sexual offender registration requirements, as well as any corresponding appeals.
This attorney will also assist and advise the Florida Missing Children’s Day Foundation and the Florida Missing and Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory board. Additionally, this position will provide specialized training for Department personnel on offender registry topics.
The attorney must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint. The attorney must be an effective communicator, be able to work well as a team, and have a practical understanding of Florida criminal law. Must have the ability to effectively work under stressful deadlines or circumstances.
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.
All applicants must submit a completed State of Florida Employment Application via the People First System, specifically identifying required experience and current salary. In addition, applicants must email a legal writing sample to the attention of Tracie Crawford, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, email address: TracieCrawford@fdle.state.fl.us . Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the State of Florida Employment Application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a supportive 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.
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:
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click
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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.
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.
Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.
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). 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.
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