ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR - 72003699

Requisition No: 875683 

Agency: Florida Commission on Human Relations

Working Title: ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR - 72003699

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72003699 

Salary:  $80,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2026 

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Florida Commission on Human Relations

Attorney Supervisor

Open Competitive

Selected Exempt Service

 

 

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:

This is a highly professional legal and managerial position with the responsibility for advanced legal and administrative services to the Florida Commission on Human Relations, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Counsel. The Attorney Supervisor provides legal advice and assistance to the Senior Attorneys, the Commission's program areas, human resources, and employees to facilitate the transaction of the Commission's official business.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

The Attorney Supervisor plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Florida Commission on Human Relations to promote equal opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination throughout the state. By ensuring that the Commission’s actions, policies, and decisions comply with state and federal law, this position safeguards the integrity and accountability of the agency. The Attorney Supervisor provides expert legal guidance, ethical leadership, and strategic counsel, to help protect the rights of Florida’s citizens and strengthen public confidence in the Commission.

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 position is eligible for telework.

Pay:

$80,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervises and manages subordinate attorneys by communicating expectations; motivating, training, coaching, and evaluating performance; planning and directing work assignments; approving leave requests and timesheets; assigning cases; monitoring caseload distribution; and ensuring work is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Reviews Investigative Memorandums (IMs) prepared by the Enforcement Unit for legal sufficiency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws and agency standards; collaborates with Employment Investigations management to improve work product and provides guidance on revisions necessary to meet legal criteria.
• Prepares legally sufficient Determinations for review and signature by the Executive Director in accordance with prescribed agency format, statutory requirements, and established legal standards.
• Represents the Florida Commission on Human Relations in administrative and appellate legal proceedings, including appearances before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings and Florida District Courts of Appeal, under supervisory guidance; conducts legal research, drafts and electronically files pleadings, motions, and briefs, and manages discovery and related litigation activities as required.
• Provides legal guidance and responds to inquiries from agency employees and the public regarding matters involving employment discrimination, retaliation, and public accommodations, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of applicable federal and state civil rights laws.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Administrative Procedures Act, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and the ability to provide responsive, timely, and professional follow-through in addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Strong independent decision-making skills and work ethic; ability to move things forward without prompting, approaching work with a sense of commitment, urgency, flexibility, and personal accountability.   
• Ability to be solutions-oriented with the capacity to use critical thinking, judgment, and discretion to make sound decisions and effective recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and support to subordinates to encourage effective collaboration and growth.     
• Ability to effectively manage a busy workload, be productive in an environment with regular interruptions, and meet designated deadlines without compromising attention to detail or customer service. 
• Proven ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases and present such material in a clear and logical form for oral and/or written presentations. 
• Ability to research and interpret complex provisions of law as it relates to powers, duties, and functions of the Commission. 
• Ability to portray a positive, respectful, and professional image to all, regardless of situation or communication method.
• Ability to actively listen, effectively communicate, and convey information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Admission to The Florida Bar and a member in good standing.
• At least three years of professional experience as a licensed attorney in state government or administrative law. 
• Experience conducting legal research and drafting legal pleadings, motions, memoranda, determinations, or other legal documents.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Experience reviewing investigative findings, case files, or legal documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
• Experience managing multiple assignments, legal matters, or caseloads in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience providing guidance, oversight, or leadership to attorneys, investigators, or professional staff.

Preferred:

• A degree in business administration, public administration, or business management.
• Experience in employment discrimination law and/or housing discrimination law.
• Experience with ethics compliance issues.
• Experience with Florida’s public records law.
• Experience with Florida rulemaking.

 

Education: 
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.

 

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

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• 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.  Please attach a writing sample to include with your application.

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.

 

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.