Role OverviewThe 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.
What You Will Do
The attorney in this position will be responsible for advising Capitol Police members on areas of criminal law and uniformed patrol activities, providing regular legal training and legal memorandums to Capitol Police members, and reviewing intelligence bulletins created by DSI members for legal sufficiency and privacy considerations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The attorney must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint, and have a practical understanding of Florida criminal law. The 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, is also required.
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
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
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