Senior Attorney - Criminal Justice Prosecution & Training

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver program

Health insurance options

Pension and retirement plans

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) seeks a Senior Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel in handling criminal law and administrative matters. The role emphasizes prosecutorial work, legal guidance for CJSTC programs, and occasional training duties.

The candidate must be a member of the Florida Bar with multiple years of experience; strong advocacy skills and the ability to work under deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Command of Florida criminal law and evidence.
• Ability to create and present training materials.
• Experience in administrative law.
• Effective oral advocacy skills for hearings and trials.
• Strong written advocacy and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prosecute violations of state law and administrative rules in CJSTC actions.
• Assess cases for probable cause and negotiate settlements; prepare for hearings.
• Provide legal services and advice to CJSTC-related staff and programs.
• Occasional legal training and presentation responsibilities.”
• Occasional in-state travel by car.
• Must have strong computing skills (Word, Acrobat, PowerPoint) and communicate effectively.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Training materials

Administrative law

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) seeks a Senior Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel in handling criminal law and administrative matters. The role emphasizes prosecutorial work, legal guidance for CJSTC programs, and occasional training duties.

The candidate must be a member of the Florida Bar with multiple years of experience; strong advocacy skills and the ability to work under deadlines are essential.