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Requisition No: 880712
Agency: Florida Commission on Human Relations
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 72004079
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 72004079
Salary: $61,740.64
Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2026
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Our Organization and Mission:
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, pregnancy, 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.
The Work You Will Do:
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.
The Difference You Will Make:
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.
Where You Will Work:
4075 Esplanade Way, Room 110, Tallahassee, FL 32399
This is a remote position.
Pay:
$61,740.64
Your Specific 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 Chief Legal 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.

Required 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 relationships with others.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements:
Attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
General Information:
The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/oral interview.
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 candidate profile, or you may not be considered for the position. An attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile.
In order to successfully apply to this position, please include the following: current resume, cover letter, and writing sample (2-5 pages).
All positions with the Florida Commission on Human Relations are positions of special trust. Therefore, the selected candidate must successfully pass a level two background screening (which includes fingerprinting) as a condition of employment. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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