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Job description
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – 1
Location: Miami Beach, FL.
Salary: $72,000.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026
Contact Person: Tammie Gibbs,
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
Paid Parental Leave
Annual and Sick Leave Package
Nine Paid Holidays
State Health and Life Insurance
Educational Benefits
Contributory Retirement Plan
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. It provides legal advice and training to FHP members. The role requires criminal litigation experience as a prosecutor, courtroom competence, and the ability to think on the feet. Responsibilities include prosecution of traffic infraction hearings, civil asset forfeitures, monitor claims litigation, and other administrative hearings. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with non‑lawyers, self‑motivation, regular communication with the Office of the General Counsel via video conference and meetings, overnight travel, ride‑alongs, attending sworn personnel training, and travel within the state. The candidate will also review warrants for probable cause, facilitate legal aspects of court ordered evidence destruction, and answer questions on a broad range of legal topics.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 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
The position requires a Level 2 background check and CJIS security clearance, including fingerprinting. Applicants must disclose sealed or expunged criminal records.
Candidate must be an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
Day and overnight travel required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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 or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance to allow sufficient time for accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
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Worksite address
miami beach, FL, 33119, US
Who can apply
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