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ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76005232

Date: Oct 11, 2025

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Requisition No: 860312

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76005232

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76005232

Salary: $72,000.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/25/2025

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Office of Executive Director

Office of General Counsel

FHP Legal Counsel

*Selected Exempt Services*

*Open Competitive*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position

Contact Person: Tammie Gibbs, [email protected]

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Annual and Sick Leave Package

+ Nine Paid Holidays

+ State Health and Life Insurance

+ Educational Benefits

+ Contributory Retirement Plan

+ To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This position serves as a Troop Legal Advisor to a Troop within the Florida Highway Patrol and Assistant General Counsel to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This position provides legal advice and training to FHP members. An ideal candidate will possess criminal litigation experience as a prosecutor, be comfortable in a courtroom setting, and be able to think on their feet. A Troop Legal Advisor (TLA) is required to handle a variety of matters, including prosecution of traffic infraction hearings, civil asset forfeitures, monitor claims litigation, and other administrative hearings as needed. An ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, should possess excellent interpersonal skills, and will be able to easily relate to other people (especially law enforcement officers). This position includes a training aspect, thus, the ability to communicate effectively with non-lawyers is very important. The ability to self-motivate is important. The ideal candidate willcommunicate regularly with members of the Office of the General Counsel by video conference and frequent meetings. Overnight travel is required. The candidate will be required to integrate and develop solid working relationships with law enforcement personnel at all levels of the agency, local state attorneys, sheriffs and other local police agencies. This will necessitate conducting ride-alongs, attending sworn personnel training, and some travel within the state. An ideal candidate will also be familiar with and be able to review warrants for probable cause, facilitate the legal aspects of court ordered evidence destruction, and answer questions on a wide range of legal topics. This position touches numerous areas of the law and is rewarding for a person who enjoys working on different matters each day.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

+ At least two (2) years of experience as an Assistant State Attorney or Public Defender

+ Supervisory experience of other attorneys

+ Experience creating and delivering legal training

+ Prior law enforcement experience

Job Related Requirements

+ Selected candidate must be an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing.

+ Day and overnight travel are required.

+ A valid driver’s license is required.

+ The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background along with CJIS security clearance, to include fingerprinting as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. As an applicant for positions requiring CJIS security clearance, you are required to disclose criminal records that have been sealed or expunged.

General Informaton

+ The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.

+ Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.

+ FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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:

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110 ARCHER, FL, US, 32618 CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33186 AMELIA ISLAND, FL, US, 32034 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33426 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33063 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947 EBRO, FL, US, 32437 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33487 ARCADIA, FL, US, 33821 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34224 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33523 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34134 COCOA, FL, US, 32929 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 32629 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321 FLAGLER BEACH, FL, US, 32136 DELAND, FL, US, 32720 DOVER, FL, US, 33527 Jacksonville, FL, US, 32206 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33909 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 EGLIN AFB, FL, US, 32542 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 CANAL POINT, FL, US, 33438 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203 BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 COCONUT GROVE, FL, US, 33133 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 DAVIE, FL, US, 33325 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 FORT MEADE, FL, US, 33841 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33990 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 BAY PINES, FL, US, 33744 DE LEON SPRINGS, FL, US, 32130 CAMBELTON, FL, US, 32426 ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 FANNING SPRINGS, FL, US, 32693 CENTURY, FL, US, 32535 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 CAROL CITY, FL, US, 33055 ALLIGATOR POINT, FL, US, 32346 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33486 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434 FELLSMERE, FL, US, 32948 COTTONDALE, FL, US, 32431 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 BOCA GRANDE, FL, US, 33921 AUCILLA, FL, US, 32344 CAPE HAZE, FL, US, 33946 CLARKSVILLE, FL, US, 32430 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 CANTONMENT, FL, US, 32533 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34223 BAKER, FL, US, 32531 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33073 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 FERN PARK, FL, US, 32730 CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711 APOPKA, FL, US, 32712 DAVIE, FL, US, 33317 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33526 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32351 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 BARTOW, FL, US, 33831 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 FELDA, FL, US, 33930 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 COCOA, FL, US, 32926 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32714 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, US, 33441 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33483 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 APOPKA, FL, US, 32703 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 COCOA, FL, US, 32927 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32034 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324 BARTOW, FL, US, 32644 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 CALLAHAN, FL, US, 32011 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 33440 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444 DUNDEE, FL, US, 33838 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424 APALACHICOLA, FL, US, 32320 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 CITRA, FL, US, 32113 BELL, FL, US, 32619 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33446 CHRISTMAS, FL, US, 32709 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 CHULUOTA, FL, US, 32766 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34431 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34265 CEDAR KEY, FL, US, 32625 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33066 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 CALLAWAY, FL, US, 32404 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736 DANIA BEACH, FL, US, 33004 EASTPOINT, FL, US, 32328 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 APOLLO BEACH, FL, US, 33572 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33525 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33437 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 ELLENTON, FL, US, 34222 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 34428 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34295 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34135 ESTERO, FL, US, 33928 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 34440 DESTIN, FL, US, 32541 AUBURNDALE, FL, US, 33823 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 COPELAND, FL, US, 34137 CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33156 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32035 DUNEDIN, FL, US, 34698 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 FLORAHOME, FL, US, 32140 BRYCEVILLE, FL, US, 32009 FLEMING ISLAND, FL, US, 32003 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825

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