Senior Attorney – Health Dept. Litigation & Rules

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

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel in Tallahassee. You will handle litigation matters and participate in administrative, regulatory, and rule-making activities for the agency.

The role involves managing a caseload from discovery to trial, conducting depositions, and providing legal analysis and recommendations on case strategy. Strong knowledge of administrative law is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
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Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in state and administrative courts, with some federal overlap.
• Manage caseload from discovery through trial, file motions and pleadings, conduct depositions.
• Conduct legal research, provide case analysis, and recommend case strategy.
• Provide statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs.
• Draft and review administrative rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.

Skills

Independent work

Planning & coordination

Relationship building

Effective communication

Training development

Microsoft Office

Legal research & drafting

Education

Florida Bar admission in good standing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel in Tallahassee. You will handle litigation matters and participate in administrative, regulatory, and rule-making activities for the agency.

The role involves managing a caseload from discovery to trial, conducting depositions, and providing legal analysis and recommendations on case strategy. Strong knowledge of administrative law is preferred.