872621 - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 40020231

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

55d•$83,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of General Counsel works closely with the Department’s divisions and various program areas to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specific needs of the Department, division, or program area. The Office of General Counsel serves the entire Department in many different capacities including rendering legal advice and opinions to Department staff in the areas of Economic Development, Community Development, Workforce Services, Human Resources, Reemployment Assistance, and Finance and Administration.

Requirements

Written and oral communication, including plain-language writing.
Ability to investigate complaints and write the reports of investigation.
Ability to provide oral and written analysis of statistical data and written materials.
Initiative, critical thinking, judgment, thoroughness, time-management, and attention to detail.
Ability to engender confidence from agency leadership.
Working knowledge of Chapter 120 administrative proceedings.
Experience providing legal advice on various issues and matters.
Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
At least one (1) year of experience practicing law.
Must be an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing and eligible to practice law.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of the state’s Methods of Administration under 29CFR part 37. Manage the civil rights compliance program for the Department, coordinate and participate in all phases of the review of programs receiving federal financial assistance from or through the Department. Perform desk reviews of service-delivery data and locally developed policies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; conduct site reviews; prepare reports of review; review corrective-action plans and develop and review conciliation agreements.
Develop and deliver or arrange for civil rights program training for Department and other recipient management and staff. Provide technical assistance as necessary.
Develop and coordinate implementation of guidelines for filing complaints of discrimination and the procedures for alternative dispute resolution. Conduct or coordinate investigation of discrimination complaints; prepare and review reports of investigation; arrange for and review and monitor the results of mediation of discrimination complaints. Develop, coordinate, and monitor implementation of the Department’s affirmative-action plan.
Prepare and disseminate routine and special reports required under applicable federal and state regulations; prepare activities reports and trends analyses. Serve as the Department’s principal liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and organizations regarding civil rights program related issues. Serve as the Department’s principal contact person on program and facility-accessibility issues under federal and state accessibility guidelines. Review proposed civil rights program-related legislation and regulations.
Perform other legal duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment