SENIOR ATTORNEY - 72003217

State of Florida

6d • $61,741 • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will provide essential legal support to the Florida Commission on Human Relations by guiding the agency through the interpretation and application of Florida’s civil rights laws. You will help ensure that investigations, case reviews, and agency actions meet legal standards and reflect consistent, fair decision-making. You will also support the agency’s outreach and educational efforts by contributing to legal training and helping staff and the public understand their rights and responsibilities under the law.

Your work will strengthen the Commission’s ability to protect individuals from unlawful discrimination and promote equal opportunity across the state. By ensuring legally sound decisions and offering clear, reliable guidance, you will help build trust in the agency’s enforcement process and contribute to fair treatment for all Floridians. Your efforts will support a more inclusive, respectful environment in workplaces, housing, and public spaces statewide.
How You Will Grow:
The Florida Commission on Human Relations is committed to cultivating professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning for its employees. Training and development opportunities are designed to enhance expertise and support long-term career advancement in public service.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the rules of evidence, investigative techniques, court procedures and requirements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning, communicate effectively, and make detailed verbal presentations.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence, maintain strict confidentiality, and make independent decisions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments, analyze information and determine its validity, and conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in business administration, public administration, or business management.
• Experience in employment discrimination law and/or housing discrimination law.
• Experience drafting and editing complex documents.
• Experience managing a large caseload.
• Experience drafting proposed final orders.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Florida Commission on Human Relations in civil litigation, administrative, and other legal proceedings, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing 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.

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;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed