Senior Attorney

State of Florida

Senior Attorney providing legal support to Florida Commission on Human Relations by guiding them through civil rights laws. Working to strengthen the agency's enforcement processes and ensure fair treatment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $61,740 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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!

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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