Assistant General Counsel - Jqc - 22012411

DGS Office of External Affairs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Judicial Qualifications Commission's Assistant General Counsel investigates and prosecutes allegations of judicial misconduct involving Florida judges. You review complaints, conduct investigations, litigate disciplinary cases, and provide legal advice to Commission leadership.

This independent constitutional entity operates under Article V of the Florida Constitution and requires independent judgment in legal analysis and case advocacy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• Membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar is required.
• Minimum three years progressively responsible experience as a licensed attorney.
• Experience in prosecution, defense, lawyer regulation, or a professional regulatory environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of legal principles, litigation practices, judicial ethics, and applicable laws.
• Ability to conduct investigations, analyze complex legal issues, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute allegations of judicial misconduct involving Florida judges.
• Review complaints and conduct investigations.
• Litigate disciplinary cases before the Judicial Qualifications Commission.
• Provide legal advice to Commission leadership.

Skills

Investigations

Legal analysis

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (Florida)

Job description

The Assistant General Counsel for the Judicial Qualifications Commission investigates and prosecutes allegations of judicial misconduct involving Florida judges. The role involves reviewing complaints, conducting investigations, litigating disciplinary cases, and providing legal advice to the Commission leadership. This independent constitutional entity operates under Article V of the Florida Constitution and requires considerable independent judgment in legal analysis and case advocacy.

Key qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required
• Membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar required
• Minimum three years progressively responsible experience as a licensed attorney
• Experience in prosecution, defense, lawyer regulation, or professional regulatory environment preferred
• Knowledge of legal principles, litigation practices, judicial ethics, and applicable laws
• Ability to conduct investigations, analyze complex legal issues, and communicate effectively