General Counsel - 22011919

State Of Florida Fort Pierce , FL 34945

Posted 3 weeks ago

Requisition No: 832740

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: GENERAL COUNSEL - 22011919

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011919

Salary: $107,707.79

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2025

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Job Description

The essential function of the position within the organization is to serve as legal advocate and counsel for the interests of the circuit. The position is responsible for staff supervision, providing legal counsel, formulating and implementing policies to comply with statutory and rule requirements, overseeing services and programs, managing fiscal activity, and performing administrative functions, including reporting. The position formulates long range goals for the organization based upon legal requirements; develops policy and position papers; and works with court administration staff, judges, and local government officials.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.

Experience

  • Seven years of related work experience, including extensive working knowledge of Florida State Courts System operations and governmental affairs. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Certification and Special Requirements

  • Requires membership in Good Standing in The Florida Bar. Valid Florida State Driver's License required.

How to Apply

APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO HR@CIRCUIT19.ORG

1.Cover letter and resume

2.Three writing samples from within the past two years.

3.State of Florida Application - visit www.circuit19.org/about-courts/employment-opportunities

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.


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