SENIOR ATTORNEY - 72002772

Requisition No: 860761 

Agency: Florida Commission on Human Relations

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 72002772

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72002772 

Salary:  $61,740.64 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2025 

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Senior Attorney

Position Number: 72002772

Hiring Rate: $61,740.64 

 

In order to successfully apply to this position, please include the following: current resume, cover letter, and writing sample (2-5 pages).

 

In order to be considered for a position, applicant responses to the qualifying questions, software systems, actual work experience, years of employment and hours worked per week must be clearly defined within your work history listed on the application, or the applicant may not be considered for the position.

 

About the Commission: 

The Florida Commission on Human Relations is the state agency charged with enforcing the state’s civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the people of Florida. It is against Florida law to discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or familial status. The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and state employee whistle-blower retaliation.

 

The Commission is responsible for promoting fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among members of all economic, social, racial, religious, and ethnic groups and works to eliminate discrimination against groups and their members.

  

What will I be doing?

This is work representing 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.

• Determining whether statutory violations occurred in cases investigated by the agency.  Reviewing investigative reports for legal sufficiency.  Preparing Determinations and other legal documents for review and approval by the Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and/or Executive Director.  Working with investigations managers to improve work product and revise investigative reports in accordance with legal criteria.
• Reviewing case files and recommended orders from the Division of Administrative Hearings to draft proposed final orders for approval by commissioners.
• Representing the agency in legals proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings, First District Court of Appeals and other forums, with close supervision.
• Responding 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.
• Preparing and conducting legal training modules on a variety of subjects related to whistle-blower retaliation and discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
• Reviewing public records requests.

 

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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 relationship with others.

 

Can I be successful?
The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Demonstrated excellence i