Closing Date: 27th March, 2026

Description:

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is responsible for licensing, chartering, examining, and regulating depository and non-depository financial institutions and financial service companies, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, loan originators, mortgage lenders, securities dealers, investment advisors, consumer collection agencies and money transmitters throughout the state of Florida.

OFR is a professional office environment with a public service-driven mission.

Special Notes:
A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants are required to be members of the Florida Bar.
Two (2) or more years of professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferences:

Experience in administrative or financial regulatory law.
Litigation experience.
Experience in conducting investigations or depositions.

Work samples may be requested to verify competence.

All applicants seeking employment with the OFR are subject to mandatory background checks conducted through the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Bureau of Human Resource Management in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. and reviews by OFR. Applicants may be disqualified for employment with OFR based on the information that may be obtained through research and/or OFR's review process.

No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The OFR operates from five (5) different office facilities throughout the state of Florida, including Tallahassee (Headquarters), Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. The OFR may consider any of these office locations as the primary reporting office location.

This position may require 1 – 25% travel, and more depending on the selected candidate's primary office location. A valid driver's license is required.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00. The starting salary shall be commensurate with the selected candidate's competencies and qualifications.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), which include employees of the OFR, are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Visit our website at https://flofr.gov/aboutus/careers to learn more about the excellent benefits available to OFR employees, including:

Paid holidays and an annual personal holiday;
Paid vacation and sick leave;
Excellent health & life insurance options for individuals and/or family coverage;
Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, disability, etc.;
Tax deferred medical and Dependent Care Benefit reimbursement accounts available;
Deferred Compensation opportunities;
Tuition waivers to attend state universities/community colleges;
Retirement plans and options;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Minimum Qualifications for This Position Include the Following Required Entry Level Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes;
Knowledge and experience with appellate, civil, and administrative litigation;
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
Ability to conduct research and prepare reports;
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and
Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft software(including Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Other KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):
Effectively utilize agency hardware and software programs including proficient utilization of the REAL system.

Brief Description of Duties:

Performs work representing the State of Florida, Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in criminal or civil litigation, and administrative and other legal proceedings, drawing up legal documents, conducting legal research and advising agency personnel on legal issues and transactions.
Renders legal advice and counsel to agency personnel on OFR policies and regulations, legislative matters, statutory interpretations and rule promulgation, which require significant legal experience and the exercise of independent judgment.
Drafts proposed orders, declaratory statements, written agreements, correspondence, and other related documents regarding matters within the jurisdiction of the OFR or determines compliance with applicable state and federal laws as to documents drafted by others. Conducts independent and varied legal research requiring sound legal analysis and the exercise of independent judgment in evaluating state statutes, federal statutes and constitutional issues.
Provides cooperation and assistance to Assistant State Attorneys, Assistant Statewide Prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorneys and law enforcement agencies concerning criminal enforcement matters which may result from investigations conducted by the OFR into alleged violations of the state banking, securities, and finance laws or related statutes and provides assistance and cooperation to other state and federal governmental agencies concerning civil or administrative actions related to alleged violations of matters within the jurisdiction of the OFR.
Conducts case, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and summarizes case for presentation to judge or jury. Interviews clients, witnesses, victims, and other relevant parties to ascertain facts of case, including the taking of depositions. Evaluates findings and develops strategy and arguments in preparation for presentation of case.
The incumbent will learn and effectively utilize the Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing (REAL) System for attorney time-tracking, case tracking and documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
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.