SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64007452

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options

Retirement plan options

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a talented Senior Attorney to provide legal services for the Department of Health. This position involves evaluating and prosecuting violations of state law, drafting legal documents, and representing the Department in administrative hearings and court.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited school and demonstrate strong communication skills along with a commitment to the mission of protecting and improving public health across Florida.

Qualifications

• Must become a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment.
• Strong legal analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal services and evaluates violations of state law.
• Prepares legal documents and represents the Department in hearings.
• Maintains case files and responds to public records requests.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Requisition No:878468

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY – 64007452

THIS REQUISITION WILL BE OPEN FOR THREE MONTHS AND WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR IN THE PROSECUTION SERVICES UNIT

Responsibilities

The incumbent in this position provides legal services to the Department in evaluating and prosecuting violations of state law and administrative rules by licensees of the various professions regulated by the boards. Services are provided on an independent basis and reviewed through supervisor conferences and review of case files, reports, pleadings, and orders.

Prepares recommended action for Probable Cause Panels to include dismissals, letters of guidance or Administrative Complaints; presents cases before the probable cause panels.

Drafts pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda; represents the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings and in Circuit Court. Provides timely and professional representation in all aspects of litigation including timely trial preparation; motions practice; presentation of the case at hearing or trial; preparation of post‑hearing pleadings in accordance with statute and rule.

Maintains case files, reviews investigative and legal files; timely responds to public records requests, inquiries from counsel, requests pursuant to Chapter 456, Florida Statutes, and other agencies regarding current cases.

Prepares and presents cases for final action before the boards.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of rulemaking authority and process; knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

Minimum: Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Must become a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

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

• Innovation: 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, Suite 215

Benefits

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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. 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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.