Forensic Attorney — Public Sector Litigation Expert

Florida; Fort Myers Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities seeks a Forensic Attorney to provide legal representation and guidance under the General Counsel. This role focuses on forensic litigation, advisory support, and drafting legislation and rules.

The attorney will work to ensure legal sufficiency and favorable agency relationships, with responsibilities across state and federal forums. The position requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and participation in complex legal research and writing tasks to

Qualifications

• Minimum travel required for work.
• Valid Driver’s License or reliable means of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Agency in litigation in state trial and appellate courts, federal trial and appellate courts, and state and federal administrative forums.
• Represent the Agency in Forensic litigation and provide legal advice on issues raised by Developmental Disabilities Centers and Defendant Program.
• Draft and review contracts and rules for legal sufficiency and advantageous business relations for the Agency.
• Perform legal research, interpret statutes, review regulations and operating procedures; assist in developing legislation and rulemaking processes.

Skills

Electronic case research and legal doc

Public records exemptions

HIPAA

Medicaid Law

Sunshine Law

Laws and ethics in government

Court, admin and legal procedure

Communicate with non-legal personnel

Research and writing

Job description

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities seeks a Forensic Attorney to provide legal representation and guidance under the General Counsel. This role focuses on forensic litigation, advisory support, and drafting legislation and rules.

The attorney will work to ensure legal sufficiency and favorable agency relationships, with responsibilities across state and federal forums. The position requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and participation in complex legal research and writing tasks to