Assistant General Counsel - Judicial Ethics & Prosecutions

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid term life insurance

Job summary

The Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to perform highly responsible legal work including review, investigation, and prosecution of judicial misconduct matters.

The role provides legal advice to the Commission, Executive Director, and General Counsel; conducts investigations; litigates disciplinary matters; and represents the Commission in legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed attorney; preference for ethics/regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate complaints alleging violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and related laws.
• Conduct investigations and all phases of litigation in judicial discipline matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reports, and other legal documents.
• Advise Executive Director, General Counsel, and Commission on legal and regulatory matters.
• Represent the Commission in legal proceedings and assist with meetings and hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Judicial ethics

Oral and written communication

Investigation

Policy advisory

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) - accredited law school

Member in Good Standing with The Florida Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to perform highly responsible legal work including review, investigation, and prosecution of judicial misconduct matters.

The role provides legal advice to the Commission, Executive Director, and General Counsel; conducts investigations; litigates disciplinary matters; and represents the Commission in legal proceedings.