Attorney

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🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

💵 $42.5k - $50k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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State of Florida

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10,000+ employees

🏛️ Government

📚 Education

🏥 Healthcare

Government • Education • Healthcare

State of Florida is the official government entity for the state of Florida, overseeing a variety of departments focused on public administration and services. It encompasses various agencies such as health care, education, environmental protection, transportation, and public safety. The State of Florida aims to provide comprehensive services and management for the community, offering employment opportunities across numerous sectors.

📋 Description

• Determine whether statutory violations occurred in agency-investigated cases • Review investigative reports for legal sufficiency • Prepare determinations and other legal documents for review and approval by the Chief Legal Counsel and/or Executive Director • Work with investigations managers to improve work products and revise investigative reports according to legal criteria • Respond promptly and thoroughly to investigations inquiries, including researching and discussing legal case issues with investigators • Conduct legal research related to case investigations and reports • Complete research and other assignments directed by the Attorney Supervisor • Review case files and recommended orders from the Division of Administrative Hearings and draft proposed final orders for commissioner approval • Respond to agency staff, complaint parties, and the general public regarding legal issues involving employment discrimination, retaliation, public accommodations, whistle-blower retaliation, and fair housing

🎯 Requirements

• Admission to The Florida Bar and membership in good standing • One year of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings • Knowledge of 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 • Ability to analyze information and determine its validity • Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Required current resume, cover letter, and 2–5 page writing sample • Must successfully pass a level two background screening, including fingerprinting and an FBI criminal-history check • Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet Selective Service registration or exemption requirements • Attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar

🏖️ 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 • Training and development opportunities • Leadership development and continuous learning opportunities