Senior Attorney
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $61,740 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Represents the Florida Commission on Human Relations in civil litigation, administrative, and other legal proceedings
- Prepares legal documents, conducts legal research, and provides advice on legal issues and transactions
- Determines whether statutory violations occurred in cases investigated by the agency
- Reviews investigative reports for legal sufficiency
- Prepares Determinations and other legal documents for review and approval by the Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and/or Executive Director
- Works with investigations managers to improve work product and revise investigative reports in accordance with legal criteria
- Reviews case files and recommended orders from the Division of Administrative Hearings to draft proposed final orders for approval by commissioners
- Represents the agency in legals proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings, First District Court of Appeals and other forums, with close supervision
- Responds to inquiries from agency staff, parties to complaints and the general public regarding legal issues specific to employment discrimination, retaliation, public accommodations, whistle-blower retaliation, and fair housing
- Prepares and conducts legal training modules on a variety of subjects related to whistle-blower retaliation and discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations
- Reviews public records requests
Requirements
- Admission to The Florida Bar and a member in good standing
- Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings
- A degree in business administration, public administration, or business management (preferred)
- Experience in employment discrimination law and/or housing discrimination law (preferred)
- Experience drafting and editing complex documents (preferred)
- Experience managing a large caseload (preferred)
- Experience drafting proposed final orders (preferred)
- Attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar (licensure requirement)
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting legal documentscase managementadministrative hearingsemployment discrimination lawhousing discrimination lawediting complex documentspreparing final ordersconducting legal training
Soft Skills
communicationadvisory skillsanalytical thinkingattention to detailcollaboration
Certifications
Florida Bar admission