OPS Law Clerk - 31902185 1
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- $20 per hour
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- Florida
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- OPS Law Clerk - 31902185 1
- Date: Oct 30, 2026
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- Requisition No: 886784
- Agency: Division of Emergency Management
- Working Title: OPS Law Clerk - 31902185 1
- Pay Plan: Temp
- Position Number: 31902185
- Salary: $20.00/Hourly
- Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026
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- Law Clerk - OPS
- Office of the General Counsel
- Florida Division of Emergency Management
- This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. FDEM is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies.
FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.
FDEM serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, FDEM manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hour a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide.
After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the State of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds.
It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida”, along with our vision of “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.
Position Overview and Responsibilities
This position serves as an OPS - Law Clerk in the Office of General Counsel and assists attorneys by providing support consistent with FDEM’s mission. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in legal research.
- Conduct document review.
- Draft legal documents.
- Litigation support.
- Analyze policy.
- Perform administrative tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate and work well within a team environment.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Knowledge of Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current 2L or 3L law student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems.
Special Notes
FDEM is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. FDEM appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members and recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, weekends, and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
- Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
FDEM is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at. FDEM requests applicants notify the Human Resources Office 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.
The State of Florida and FDEM participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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 (). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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