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Assistant General Counsel

Location

Orlando, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00380

Department

Legal Services

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 3:00 PM Eastern

Hiring Salary

Salary Range: $103,916/yr. - $159,494/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.

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JOB SUMMARY

Salary Range: $103,916/yr. - $159,494/yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and /or experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides legal representation and consultation services for agency personnel on litigation, training, operational, and legislative matters as part of a collaborative team and performs the following duties. #oj

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

•At least 18 years of age.

•Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.

•U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.

•Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.

•No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

•Must have a Law Degree AND must have one (1) year of experience and/or training in litigation and local government law with emphasis on criminal law and/or 42 U.S.C. sec. 1983 litigation.

•Must have a valid Florida driver’s license. Must be a member of the Florida Bar and licensed to practice law in Florida.

•Ability to remain current on developments in legislation and case law. Provide legal counsel to all OCSO components. Respond to requests for legal advice about agency business from OCSO personnel throughout the agency.

•Ability to research legal issues. Prepare legal bulletins and legal opinions. Review or draft contracts, policies, legislative proposals, and miscellaneous reports as requested.

•Ability to prepare training materials, including presentations, handouts, lesson plans, and presents them at in-house training sessions. Attend staff meetings and reports information.

•Ability to litigate forfeiture cases, public records lawsuits, risk protection petitions and other miscellaneous cases, generally at the trial court level and occasionally at the appellate court level. Handle motions to return property, rules to show cause, and other proceedings. Conduct nuisance abatement proceedings on behalf of the agency.

•Ability to interface with the State Attorney's office, Judiciary, and other components of the local criminal justice system on behalf of the agency. Represent the agency during investigations/reviews conducted by state and federal agencies.

•Ability to coordinate with outside counsel as needed on specialized assignments. Act as OCSO liaison for purposes of Florida Sheriffs Risk Management claims and litigation (e.g., tracks and documents case progress, consult with outside counsel about a variety of issues, represents the Sheriff at mediations and trials, etc.).

•Ability to review administrative investigations that may result in termination. Review and draft contracts for goods and services, inter-local agreements, and memoranda of understanding with other agencies.

•Ability to participate in collective bargaining preparations and negotiations and consults on other labor-related issues.

•Ability to perform other tasks assigned by the General Counsel, such as providing feedback on support staff’s performance evaluations and standing in for the General Counsel in the General Counsel’s absence.

•Ability to share 24/7 on-call duty with other staff attorneys.

•Must have advanced skills to analyze, interpret, and write the most complex documents.

•Must have the ability to respond in a timely manner and utilize discretion when handling confidential information and sensitive inquiries or complaints.

•Must have advanced writing skills while using original or innovative techniques or style.

•Must be able to create and administer effective and persuasive speeches and/or presentations on controversial or complex topics to senior management, public groups, jurors, and/or boards of directors.

•Must have the ability to support the agency’s goals and objectives by utilizing discretion and independent judgment while performing essential job functions regarding matters of significance (i.e. complex legal issues, professionalism, confidentiality, etc.) on a daily basis.

•Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Florida law in order to recite, apply, and demonstrate thorough & detailed understanding of the law.

•Must have the ability to thoroughly identify problem areas when out of compliance with established standards and recommend changes to regain compliance as needed.

•Must have basic computer skills to include word processing applications.

•Must be able to build collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. senior staff, section commanders, OCSO employees, public & regulatory agencies and private citizens).

PROCESSING & TRAINING

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:

+ Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.

+ Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

+ Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage

+ Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage

+ Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System

+ Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished

+ Education incentive and reimbursement programs

+ 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly

+ Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly

+ 13 paid holidays per year

+ Gym facilities in many agency buildings

01

You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

+ I am a United States citizen

+ I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card

+ I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card

03

If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.

04

Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?

06

Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.

10

If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.

11

Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

+ Yes

+ No, or I do not have a driver's license

13

Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).

14

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

+ Yes

+ No

16

Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.

17

Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

+ Yes

+ No

18

Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).

19

Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

+ Yes

+ No

20

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.

21

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

+ Yes

+ No

22

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.

23

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

+ Yes

+ No

24

Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.

25

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang or any association that engages in criminal activity?

+ Yes

+ No

26

Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.

27

Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

+ Yes

+ No

28

Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

29

Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

+ Yes

+ No

30

Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.

31

Within the last year from the date of this application, have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s)? (e.g. - marijuana (To include CBD), heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

+ Yes

+ No

32

Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last year, location(s), and the dates last used.

33

Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

+ Yes

+ No

34

Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).

35

Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

+ I did not serve in the military

+ Honorable Discharge

+ Honorable Discharge under General Conditions

+ Dishonorable Discharge

+ Other

+ I am still an Active Reserve

36

What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?

37

Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.

38

Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Not Applicable

39

Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.

40

Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Not Applicable

41

If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

+ No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency

+ Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency

+ Not Applicable

42

Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.

43

Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

+ Yes

+ No

44

Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).

45

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

+ Yes

+ No

46

Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s).

47

Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

+ Yes

+ No

48

What agency, city/state and date(s) of application?

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Employer

Orange County Sheriff's Office

Address

2500 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida, 32804

Phone

(407) 254-7490

Website

http://OCSO.COM

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