SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64085569

Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

9 paid holidays per year

State health insurance options

Retirement plan (employer contributing

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking dedicated attorneys to join the Prosecution Services Unit, the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Senior Attorney will litigate cases before licensure boards and manage the lifecycle of administrative proceedings while benefiting from a supportive environment and strong public-service mission.

Qualifications include a law degree and Florida Bar admission within 12 months, plus 2+ years of Florida legal practice.

Qualifications

• Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of professional experience in the practice of law.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to this position.
• Commitment to excellence, integrity, and public service.
• 2+ years of active legal practice in Florida- Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiation of Administrative Proceedings: Independently review case files, develop legal opinions, and prepare probable cause recommendations, including administrative complaints and closing orders.
• Board Presentations: Present cases before healthcare licensure boards across the State of Florida for final disciplinary action.
• Litigation: Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings, managing all aspects of litigation from trial preparation to post-hearing pleadings.
• Case Management: Oversee an inventory of cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaboration: Respond to public records requests, inquiries from counsel, Respondents, members of the public and other agencies regarding ongoing cases.
• Free Continuing Legal Education: Opportunity for up to 24 hours yearly of free CLE credit regarding all aspects of administrative litigation and general practice.

Skills

Public service mindset

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

Join Our Team of Passionate Attorneys: Protecting Public Health with Purpose

Are You an Attorney with a Calling for Public Service?

The Florida Department of Health is seeking dedicated attorneys to join Prosecution Services Unit (PSU), the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. If you have a passion for public service, a purpose-driven mindset and desire a career with excellent benefits and work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you.

Why Choose PSU?

As a Senior Attorney in PSU, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well‑being of Floridians. You will interact directly with healthcare licensure boards and litigate cases to their final resolution—all while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contribution.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Initiation of Administrative Proceedings: Independently review case files, develop legal opinions, and prepare probable cause recommendations, including administrative complaints and closing orders.
• Board Presentations: Present cases before healthcare licensure boards across the State of Florida for final disciplinary action.
• Litigation: Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings, managing all aspects of litigation from trial preparation to post‑hearing pleadings.
• Case Management: Oversee an inventory of cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaboration: Respond to public records requests, inquiries from counsel, Respondents, members of the public and other agencies regarding ongoing cases.
• Free Continuing Legal Education: Opportunity for up to 24 hours yearly of free CLE credit regarding all aspects of administrative litigation and general practice.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in our mission to protect public health and ensure the highest standards of medical practice in Florida. A career with PSU offers not only professional challenges and rewards but also a work environment that truly values your contribution and supports your overall well‑being.

Qualifications:

• Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of professional experience in the practice of law.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to this position.
• A commitment to excellence, integrity, and public service.
• 2+ years of active legal practice in Florida- Salary commensurate with experience.

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

3319 Maguire Blvd, Suite 125

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

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.