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MyFlorida GENERAL COUNSEL - 22011919 in FORT PIERCE, Florida
GENERAL COUNSEL - 22011919
Date: Jul 8, 2024
Location:
FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949
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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 ApplyAPPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO HR@CIRCUIT19.ORG
Cover letter and resume
Three writing samples from within the past two years.
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.
Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie
