Senior Attorney

Role Overview

• 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
• Works with investigations managers to improve work product and revise investigative reports
• Represents the agency in legal proceedings
• Responds to inquiries regarding legal issues specific to employment discrimination, retaliation, public accommodations, and fair housing
• Prepares and conducts legal training modules

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)

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!