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Requisition No: 879512 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: WT: GAMING ENFORCEMENT LEGAL ADVISOR - 41500201

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41500201 

Salary:  $85,000 - $110,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2026 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Office of the General Counsel

Gaming Enforcement Legal Advisor

Position Number: 41500201

Hiring Salary: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually

(commensurate with experience)

***OPEN COMPETITIVE***

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

**APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE**

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 Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of more than 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 Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

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.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Office of the General Counsel is currently seeking a Gaming Enforcement Legal Advisor to provide support to the Commission's Division of Gaming Enforcement. The selected individual will be responsible for:

• Furnishing legal guidance to law enforcement officers throughout all stages of their criminal investigative process;
• Encompassing the issuance and service of subpoenas;
• The drafting of constitutionally sound search and arrest warrants; and
• Advising on optimal practices for report composition.

Furthermore, the Gaming Enforcement Legal Advisor's primary responsibility will be to represent the Commission in all Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act proceedings. This position will continuously review the Division of Gaming Enforcement's policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. It will operate under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Fourth Amendment search and seizure law;
• Skill in drafting legal documents;
• Skill in managing multiple complex cases;
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
• Ability to prioritize work;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to conduct legal research;
• Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to manage a litigation case load;
• Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities;
• Ability to adapt to changing work volume and variety and work efficiently under stressful situations; and
• Ability to travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the Florida Bar;
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings, with at least one (1) year of experience in criminal prosecution or criminal defense; and
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Misdemeanor or felony criminal trial experience;
• Experience advising law enforcement agencies;
• Experience advising law enforcement officers;
• Experience with Florida's Contraband Forfeiture Act;
• Experience reviewing search warrant applications;
• Experience defending or attacking search warrants;
• Experience drafting subpoenas;
• Experience defending or attacking subpoenas; and
• Experience reviewing police practices and procedures.

** Applicants are required to submit a legal writing sample by the closing date of the advertisement by uploading the documents into their People First profile or emailing the writing sample to: ebonie.lanier@flgaming.gov, for further consideration. **

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 our 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 including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct the background investigation.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  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 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: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on 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 the date of your retirement.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use 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 increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 

The Commission values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country

and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the FGCC Office of Human Resources by phone at (850) 794-8030 or by email at ADA.Coordinator@flgaming.gov.  The FGCC requires that applicants provide notification in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

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.