68064738 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Florida invites applications for the Senior Attorney position in the Agency for Health Care Administration. The role involves conducting hearings, interpreting procedures, researching laws, and advising on complex legal matters.

You will participate in legislation development, rulemaking, and responding to public inquiries while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
• Ability to deal with public in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Ability to use electronic spreadsheets, databases and computer productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office and Adobe).
• Ability to use audio and visual conferencing systems (e.g., LogMeIn Open Voice and Microsoft Teams).

Responsibilities

• The Hearing Officer (HO) will conduct fair hearings in the manner consistent with the efficient and effective operation of this position.
• The HO will apply and interpret hearing procedures and the Agency's program policies for complex case situations.
• The HO researches, reviews, analyzes and maintains up-to-date knowledge of programs, statutes, court decisions, and regulations.
• The HO will respond to oral and written requests for legal opinions from the Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel.
• The HO will seek out potential legal problems and present advice as part of agency consulting.
• The HO will work with AHCA personnel in developing legislation and reviewing proposed legislation.
• The HO will review proposed rules for legality and participate in rule development.
• The HO reviews letters, documents and policies for legal sufficiency.
• Respond to general inquiries by the public and agency personnel; handle special projects as instructed by Chief and GC.

Skills

Legal terminology

Florida laws and legal procedure

Reading comprehension

Research

Organization

Interpreting legislation and rules

Legal reasoning

Effective written and oral comunicação

Independent judgment

Data analysis

Presentations

Legal writing

Legal references research

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Job description

Requisition No: 883008

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064738 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68064738

Salary: $2,909.36 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

This position will be filled at $2,909.36 bi-weekly and is non-negotiable.

The Hearing Officer (HO) will conduct fair hearings in a manner consistent with the efficient and effective operation of this position.

This position is expected to apply and interpret hearing procedures and the Agency's program policies for complex case situations.

The HO position researches, reviews, analyzes and maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the various programs, including pertinent statutes, court decisions, Florida Administrative Rules, federal regulations and the department's interpretation of such authorities.

LEGAL OPINIONS

The HO will respond to oral and written request for legal opinions made by the Chief Legal Counsel (Chief) and General Counsel (GC). The legal opinions should specifically address and answer the questions raised and be based on careful research, discussions with all persons having relevant information, and an exploration of underlying relevant facts.

PREVENTATIVE LAW

The HO will seek out and identify potential legal problems for the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Present identified problems along with any proposed legal advice to the Chief and GC. This should be accomplished by participating in an agency consultant role to office personnel and groups, reviewing documents, rules, manuals, and proposed and existing legislation.

LEGISLATION

The HO will work with AHCA personnel in developing legislation, reviewing proposed legislation from any source, implementing new legislation, and reviewing existing statutes for the purpose of proposing any needed remedial legislation.

RULE REVIEW

The HO will review proposed rules for both substantive and technical legality and participate in rule development, rule workshops, and rule hearings relevant to the MFHS.

LETTER, DOCUMENT AND POLICY REVIEW

The HO will review letters, documents and policies for legal sufficiency.

GENERAL INQUIRIES BY THE PUBLIC, AGENCY PERSONNEL AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL: When appropriate, respond to general inquiries by the public and other agencies and insure that questions are answered as fully as possible in a professional manner.

Follow Chief and GC's instructions and handle special projects assigned by the Chief and GC in a timely and professionally competent manner.

Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of legal terminology.

Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.

Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.

Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.

Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.

Ability to deal with public in a professional manner.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.

Ability to collect and analyze data.

Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.

Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.

Ability to research legal documents and legal references.

Ability to use electronic spreadsheets, databases and computer productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office and Adobe).

Ability to use audio and visual conferencing systems (e.g., LogMein Open Voice and Microsoft Teams).

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings.

Prior Hearing Officer experience and knowledge of Fair Hearings process is preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements

Florida Bar license in good standing

CONTACT: LAURA GALLAGHER 850-412-3538

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.