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Government
Attorney
Health Care
Labor & Employment
Min 5 yrs required
Chief Legal Counsel Duties : Serve as a Practice Group Leader for the Compliance Practice Group. Provide legal services for the Department of Health as assigned by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and serve as Counsel for and to the Human Resources Office on all personnel Human Resources and Labor and Relations issues. In addition, serve as the Department of Health’s Ethics Officer. Advising human resources bureau and management on day-to-day legal concerns and consequences. Participating in the development of policies and programs in all areas of labor and employment law, including wage and hour matters, discipline, counseling and discharge, all aspects of laws regarding discrimination, wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, FMLA, reductions-in-force, labor relations drug testing issues, etc. Maintaining working knowledge of Department policies, state and federal legislation, and bargaining agreements. Responding to attorney letters, complaints or claims involving employment and labor-related concerns. Conducting a risk-assessment of complaints and developing legally sound strategies for the Department’s. Manage outside counsel in handling individual plaintiff employment litigation. Handling labor and employment administrative cases at DOAH and PERC, as required. Advising human resources bureau and management on pending changes in employment and labor-related laws. Assisting in achieving strategic goals by identifying legal consequences and issues associated with plans, and recommending alternative courses of action to achieve objectives while limiting liability and risk. Educating human resources managers, management and others on trends and legal actions which may affect the workplace through written materials or training seminars. Partnering with attorneys in the department to address Department-wide employment issues and Conduct the Agency garnishment litigation Perform Duties as Department Chief Ethics Officer. must have knowledge of pertinent Department and State of Florida ethics policies, state ethics laws and regulations. Advise Department Inspector General, as required. Perform other duties as required by General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.
Qualification and Experience
Qualification : The candidate should have Law degree from an accredited law school. Must have 5 years of substantive and applicable experience. Must be Member of the Florida Bar. Knowledge of the State of Florida Personnel System and Career Service laws and rules is required. Must have broad background in providing advice and counsel to human resources and management in complex employment and labor-related matters related to government agencies. Experience interfacing with government and/or labor and employment agencies which maintain jurisdiction over employment and labor-related legal matter is required. Must have experience with leading-edge employment and labor-related policies, programs and systems, and up-to-date knowledge of labor and employment issues and case law. Closing Date: 06/29/2018.
Position Number: 64080698. Requisition No: 37777
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