WT: PARALEGAL - 41500502

Requisition No: 859571 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: WT: PARALEGAL - 41500502

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500502 

Salary:  $48,000 - $50,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

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Florida Gaming Control Commission

Office of the General Counsel

Senior Legal Assistant

(WT: Paralegal)

Position Number: 41500502

Hiring Salary: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually

***OPEN COMPETITIVE***

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with the Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Division of Gaming Enforcement is a criminal justice agency comprised of sworn law enforcement officers and criminal intelligence analysts handling complex cases involving RICO, money laundering, and illegal gambling throughout the state.

Working at the Commission provides an exciting opportunity to participate in regulating authorized gaming and enforcing cutting-edge laws in the gambling industry. This means employees get to tackle emerging issues and make a real impact.

The Commission takes pride in offering a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant – Forfeiture Litigation provides high-level administrative and legal support to the Office of the General Counsel related to the Commission’s civil asset forfeiture cases and interagency agreements.

This position will:

• Ensure smooth coordination between internal legal teams and external law enforcement agencies;

• Track the status of litigation, drafts, and reviews memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and;

• Support the overall organization and compliance of forfeiture-related processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal;

• Experience working with the criminal justice system (i.e., Public Defender/State Attorney/Police or Sheriff’s Office);

• Experience with drafting or reviewing legal pleadings;

• Experience with filing documents with the court system;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management software;

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines;

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;

• Ability to research and analyze complex issues and;

• Ability to convey practical and thoughtful advice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the criminal justice system (i.e., Public Defender/State Attorney/Police or Sheriff’s Office).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and civil litigation process preferred. 
• Familiarity with the civil asset forfeiture laws and procedures.
• Prior experience working with interagency agreements or governmental MOUs.
• Experience liaising with law enforcement or public safety agencies.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, visit www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this background screening.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless 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:  http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS to see how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible, depending upon your retirement date.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System, a federal government electronic database that allows employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increase recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improve employment outcomes.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.