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

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee