ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - JQC - 22012411

Requisition No: 880687 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - JQC - 22012411

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22012411 

Salary:  $93,967.40 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026 

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Position Title

Assistant General Counsel - JQC

Job Location

Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC); Tallahassee, FL.

Starting Salary Range

$93,967.40 Annually

Job Description

The Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), an independent constitutional entity established under Article V of the Florida Constitution, is responsible for investigating allegations of judicial misconduct involving Florida judges. The JQC is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel performs highly responsible legal work including the review, investigation, and prosecution of judicial misconduct matters. The position provides legal advice and analysis to the Commission, Executive Director, and General Counsel; conducts investigations; litigates judicial discipline cases; and assists in representing the Commission in legal proceedings and advising on matters affecting the Commission's operations.

Working under the general supervision of the Executive Director and receiving assignments and direction from the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel exercises considerable independent judgment in conducting investigations, preparing legal documents, prosecuting disciplinary matters before the Commission's Hearing Panels, and providing legal analysis and opinions to support the Commission's mission.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and evaluate complaints alleging violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and related laws. 
• Conduct investigations, and all phases of litigation associated with judicial discipline matters, as assigned.
• Conduct legal research, and prepare pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reports, and other legal documents.
• Advise the Executive Director, General Counsel, and Commission on legal, policy, and regulatory matters.
• Assist with Commission meetings, investigative and hearing panel proceedings, and related materials.
• Coordinate and collaborate with investigators, special counsel, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Commission in legal proceedings, as assigned.
• Assist with public information initiatives, educational presentations, training, and other activities supporting the Commission's mission.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education

Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required for this position.
• Requires membership in Good Standing with The Florida Bar.

Experience

Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed attorney, with a preference for experience in a specialty area relevant to the position. Such relevant experience may include, but is not limited to, service as a prosecutor or defense attorney, experience in a lawyer regulation environment as a prosecutor or defense attorney, or legal experience with an ethics or other professional regulatory body.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal principles, litigation practices, judicial ethics, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in conducting legal research, analyzing complex legal issues, and preparing legal opinions and other legal documents.
• Ability to conduct investigations, evaluate evidence, and exercise sound legal judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and present legal matters clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while managing confidential matters with professionalism, integrity, and independent judgment.
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Special Comments

NOTE: While a closing date is provided, the position will remain open until it is filled.

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The JQC offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

How to Apply

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.