SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64060693

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) FICA Alternative Plan

State group insurance

Workers’ Compensation

Unemployment benefits

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health seeks a Senior Attorney to join the Litigation Practice Group and the General Administrative, Regulatory, and Rule-Making Practice Group in Tallahassee. The attorney will handle litigation from discovery through trial, draft motions, conduct depositions, and supervise complex matters in state, and sometimes federal, courts.

The role requires Florida Bar membership, strong research and drafting skills, and the ability to work with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred but not required.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department of Health in all courts of jurisdiction and manage a caseload from discovery through trial.
• Prepare motions and pleadings, conduct depositions, question witnesses, and protect confidential information; participate in hearings or trials.
• Provide statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance; draft legal opinions and rules; advise staff on complex issues.
• Collaborate with senior leadership including the Chief Legal Counsels and General Counsel; contribute to a team-oriented legal office.

Skills

Independent work

Planning skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Training development

MS Office

Legal research

Education

Florida Bar admission

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64060693

Salary: $80,500.00 - $89,500.00 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health is one of the largest agencies in the State of Florida, which handles matters of public health, wellness and disease prevention. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve within both the Litigation Practice Group and the General Administrative, Regulatory, and Rule-Making Practice Group, providing the incumbent with broad exposure to the agency's diverse legal operations.

As a key member of the Litigation Practice Group, the incumbent will represent the Department of Health in all courts of jurisdiction. Position duties include managing a caseload from discovery through trial, preparing all necessary motions and pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and questioning witnesses, redaction and protection of confidential information, and conducting all aspects of hearings or trials. The incumbent will represent the Department in litigation matters primarily in state and administrative courts, with some federal court overlap. The incumbent will be responsible for managing their caseload, case tracking and will provide reports as requested. The incumbent will perform legal research, provide case analysis, make recommendations as to case strategy and represent the Department in court.

The General Administrative, Regulatory and Rule Making Practice Group provides the Department with clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory/regulatory interpretations, legislative analysis, rule drafting and legal subject matter expertise regarding the agency’s substantive duties. This position is responsible for providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs, preparing programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews, drafting written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law, consulting with and advising staff on a variety of complex legal issues, reviewing all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law, and providing oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs, including the drafting and review of administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

This position performs other duties as required by the assigned Chief Legal Counsels, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.

This is a dynamic, in-office position that will allow you to work directly with senior leadership, including the Chief Legal Counsels, Deputy General Counsel, and General Counsel. The Office of the General Counsel is a collaborative environment that values teamwork and professional growth, offering the opportunity to gain invaluable legal experience that will benefit the incumbent throughout their legal career.

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:

Mission:

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

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState 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 Blvd.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than 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)

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 and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (Department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.

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.