DOS - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 45001117
Date: Sep 23, 2025
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Requisition No: 861598
Agency: Department of State
Working Title: DOS - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 45001117
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 45001117
Salary: $90,000
Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2025
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D e pa rt m e n t o f S t a te Sen i o r Attorney O ffice of Election Crimes and Security
45001117
Op e n Comp etitive
M ini m u m Qualifications:
Must be eligible to practice law in Florida and must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
2 years of professional experience as an attorney.
P refere nc e s :
Experience as a judicial law clerk.
Experience in election law
Experience in criminal law
Special Note:
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
D utie s and R e spo n s i b i l itie s :
Se rv e as t he pr ima ry a tt o rn e y for t he Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS); provide litigation support as needed; draft and review contracts and/or legal correspondence for OECS; provide legal guidance to the Director of OECS on a variety of issues that arise; provide legal guidance Florida Election Code (ch. 97 -106, Fla. Stat.); provide legal guidance on matters related to public records requests and/or discovery requests where OECS is involved; and in conduct all activities in accordance with state and federal law and Department/OECS guidelines.
R e v ie w in t e r nal in v es t i g a t ions into allegations of elections law violations and irregularities. Review OECS's case files, each of which includes a compilation of documents related to each case and a recommendation from OECS staff. Determine whether further information is needed or if additional documentation should be included in the case file. Make additional criminal allegations or denote other irregularities of the case as necessary and remove allegations where the case file does not include a prima facie showing of a crime. Draft and issue referral letters to state and federal law enforcement, close out letters, fine letters, or additional correspondence necessary for each case. Close legally insufficient cases where there is no prima facie showing of a crime OECS has jurisdiction to investigate. Con f e r w ith law enforcement, agency partners, and specialists to obtain information or clarify facts relevant to each case. Confirm monthly the status of e v e ry r e f e rr ed case with the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Ensure tracking of all calendar deadlines and court dates for any voting or voter registration case in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation.
Successfully complete training in intelligence analysis, signature match verification, and any other training deemed appropriate and applicable to performing the duties of the position
Complete any special assignments that fall outside of the scope of routine analytic duties, including project management and operational support. Provide suggestions and recommendations to management process improvement.
Perform other related work as required
Kno w l e dg e /S ki lls/ A b i l itie s :
A bili ty t o fairly and impartially evaluate allegations of election law violations, irregularities, and crimes.
A bili ty t o access a n d i nt e rpr e t da t a pe rt ainin g t o criminal investigations, election law violations, and election irregularities.
P r o fi cie nt in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
E x celle nt organizational, writing, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and customer service skills.
A bili ty t o professionally and effectively communicate with other Department staff, management, members of the public, and officials at all levels.
S k illed in data collection and legal analysis.
A bili ty t o organ ize and coordinate collaborative work assignments to execute operational plans through pre-established processes.
A bili ty t o ma n a ge ana lytic projects, including development, review, revision, and delivery of collaborative work products.
S k illed in organizing data and investigative findings into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
A bili ty t o loca t e a n d i nt e rpr e t r ele v a nt s t a t u t es a n d cou rt documen t s .
A dept in using or learning how to use various forms of equipment and technology required for the position, including electronic
da t abases a n d w ebsi t es such as V o t e r Focus , DOC, CCIS, FCOR, DAVID, SAVE, and Clerk of Courts.
A bili ty t o mai nt ai n positive and productive working relationships with others.
A bili ty t o e x e r cise disc r e t io n a n d co nfi de nt iali ty.
Committed to preserving the integrity of Florida's elections and to serving the people of the State of Florida.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS : A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.
IMPOR TA N T NO T ICES :
W e are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
Mal e applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: h tt ps : //w w w.s s s . g o v (https://www.sss.gov/)
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
