OPS SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64801720

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternate

State group insurance (eligibility)

Workers’ Compensation

Reemployment Assistance

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

And more!

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee seeks an OPS Senior Attorney to serve as a full-time Hearing Officer in the Office of the General Counsel. The role requires strong research, writing, and knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act, with timely handling of issues for various programs.

Responsibilities include drafting orders, conducting hearings, and interpreting laws and regulations while meeting state timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Experience in litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law preferred but not required.
• Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience as determined by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research to evaluate positions of parties.
• Drafts Initial Orders, rules on motions, drafts final reports for adoption by the agency.
• Examines and interprets laws, rules and regulations to determine advisability of supporting or defending litigation.
• Conducts hearings in person, via videoconference or teleconference, or through written submissions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Microsoft Office

Legal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition No: 883718

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64801720

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801720

Salary: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Total Compensation Estimator

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Florida Department of Health

Office of the General Counsel

OPS Senior Attorney-64801720

Open Competitive Opportunity

Salary-$30 - $60 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities

This position shall serve as a full-time OPS Hearing Officer in the Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent is responsible for acting as the informal hearing officer for the Department’s offices, divisions, and bureaus, and as the hearing officer for various other issues including federally funded programs administered by the Department. The position requires excellent research and writing skills. The position also requires an in-depth understanding of and experience with the Administrative Procedure Act. The incumbent will be expected to be self-motivated and relied upon to comply with all state and federal timelines for the resolution of issues coming before the Hearing Officer.

Primary Responsibilities Of Attorney

• Conducts legal research to evaluate positions of parties.
• Drafts Initial Orders, rules on motions, drafts final reports for adoption by the agency.
• Examines and interprets laws, rules and regulations to determine advisability of supporting or defending litigation.
• Conducts hearings in person, through videoconference or teleconference, or through written submissions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to develop and provide training
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Knowledgeable in conducting legal research, analysis and drafting

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred but not required. Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience determined by the agency.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values

I novation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

Florida Department of Health

2585 Merchants Row Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida 32311

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida

Working for the state of Florida is more than just a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Please Be Advised

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer