OPS-Attorney - 77902493 1 1

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

36d•$50 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

The FWC Legal Office is seeking an experienced employment law attorney to advise the Commission on labor and employment matters. This includes agency discipline, collective bargaining, claims of discrimination, grievance-arbitration, and other state and federal employment law issues. The role involves supporting the Commission's mission of managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work on a variety of legal activities impacting the State of Florida.

Requirements

Active member of The Florida Bar, in good standing.
At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
Satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
A resume or curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and a writing sample are required and should be upload and submitted with the profile application.
Incumbent will have financial disclosure reporting responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application.
Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public sector labor and employment.
Experience litigating before administrative forums.
Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act and chapter 112, Florida Statutes.
Environmental or Wildlife law knowledge preferred.
Florida state government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the legal advisor to senior management and work closely with the Office of Human Resources and the Division of Law Enforcement advising on employment-related matters to include employee disciplinary actions, collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, EEO/FCHR, ADA accommodations, the Officer’s Bill of Rights, Workers’ Compensation, FMLA eligibility, Veterans’ Preference, and other issues.
Serve as the Commission’s legal liaison with outside counsel responsible for defending the Commission in employment-related cases.
Assist the Agency’s Chief Ethics Officer in addressing potential conflicts and providing legal guidance.
Develop litigation strategy and attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials on the Commission’s behalf.
Represent the Commission before the Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC), the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and other forums.
Handle wage garnishments.
Draft Position Statements.
Develop and provide training on a vast array of employment-related laws and policies.
Coordinate activities undertaken on behalf of the agency by outside counsel including representation provided from the Office of the Attorney General, and representation provided under insurance coverage through the Division of Risk Management.
Provide briefings to Executive Leadership, Law Enforcement Division Commanders, and Division Management on issues of importance.
Review and advise the Commission on possible impacts of proposed legislative changes.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and general counsel.