WT: SPECIAL COUNSEL/INFORMAL HEARING OFFICER

WT: SPECIAL COUNSEL/INFORMAL HEARING OFFICER - 41500104

Date: Feb 6, 2026

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Requisition No: 866636

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: WT: SPECIAL COUNSEL/INFORMAL HEARING OFFICER - 41500104

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41500104

Salary: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/09/2026

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Office of the General Counsel

Special Counsel /Informal Hearing Officer

Position Number: 41500104

Hiring Salary: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually

**APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE**

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (“the 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 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 Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

The Office of the General Counsel for the Florida Gaming Control Commission is seeking a highly motivated attorney to serve as Special Counsel and Informal Hearing Officer.

Position Duties and Responsibilities :

The Office of the General Counsel supports the Commission by providing legal counsel on all matters under the Commission’s jurisdiction and prosecuting noncompliance with Florida’s gambling laws.

The Special Counsel position is a dynamic role that includes: (I ) providing legal counsel to the Office of the Commissioners regarding the Sunshine Law, including public meeting requirements and public records requests; (II) drafting rules and advising the Commission on the rulemaking process; and (III) serving as an informal hearing officer in regulatory cases brought by the Office of the General Counsel on behalf of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 work independently;
• 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;
• Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings; and
• A valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act.

Where you will work :

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

The 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 Select Exempt Service (SES) employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time, which 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, please click )!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and your 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 will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background screening.

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:

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 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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee