OPS-Attorney - 77902493 1 1 1

Minimum Qualifications: Member in good standing of The Florida BarMinimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in public-sector labor and employment law. Litigation experience before DOAH or other administrative tribunals. Familiarity with the Florida Administrative Procedure Act and chapter 112, Florida Statutes. Experience in state government or law enforcement-related legal matters.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide legal advice to senior leadership, Human Resources, and Division of Law Enforcement on employment matters including disciplinary actions, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, ADA, EEO/FCHR, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, Veterans' Preference, and the Officer's Bill of Rights. Represent the agency in mediations, depositions, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings. Represent FWC before PERC, DOAH, FCHR, EEO, and other tribunals. Develop legal strategy for employment-related cases and coordinate with outside counsel, including the Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Risk Management. Assist the Agency's Chief Ethics Officer with ethics inquiries and conflict-of-interest matters. Prepare legal documents including pleadings, memoranda, and Position Statements. Develop and deliver training on employment-related laws, procedures, and agency policies. Provide briefings to Executive Leadership, Division Commanders, and management on emerging legal issues. Review proposed legislation and advise on potential impacts to agency operations. Perform additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of administrative law and related procedures. Strong legal research, writing, and drafting abilities. Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties. Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including track changes), Adobe Pro, Outlook, and electronic case management systems. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment. 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.