Job Description

Requisition No: 868058

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 45001117

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 45001117

Salary: $90,000

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2026

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StateSeniorAttorney

Office of Election Crimes and Security

45001117

OpenCompetitive

MinimumQualifications

• 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.

Preferences

• 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.

DutiesandResponsibilities

• ServeasattorneyfortheOffice of Election Crimes and Security (OECS).
• Reviewinternalinvestigationsinto 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.
• Conferwith law enforcement, agency partners, and specialists to obtain information or clarify facts relevant to each case. Confirm monthly the status of

everyreferredcase 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

KnowledgeSkills/Abilities

• Abilitytofairly and impartially evaluate allegations of election law violations, irregularities, and crimes.
• Abilitytoaccessandinterpretdatapertainingtocriminal investigations, election law violations, and election irregularities.
• Proficientin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellentorganizational, writing, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and customer service skills.
• Abilitytoprofessionally and effectively communicate with other Department staff, management, members of the public, and officials at all levels.
• Skilledin data collection and legal analysis.
• Abilitytoorganize and coordinate collaborative work assignments to execute operational plans through pre-established processes.
• Abilitytomanageanalytic projects, including development, review, revision, and delivery of collaborative work products.
• Skilledin organizing data and investigative findings into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Abilitytolocateandinterpretrelevantstatutesandcourtdocuments
• Adeptin using or learning how to use various forms of equipment and technology required for the position, including electronic
• databasesandwebsitessuchasVoterFocus,DOC, CCIS, FCOR, DAVID, SAVE, and Clerk of Courts.
• Abilitytomaintainpositive and productive working relationships with others.
• Abilitytoexercisediscretionandconfidentiality.
• 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.

IMPORTANTNOTICES

Weare 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.

Maleapplicants 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: 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.