Senior Attorney - Public Health Prosecution & Litigation

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

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Attorney to join the Prosecution Services Unit.

You will review case files, prepare complaints, present cases before healthcare licensure boards, and handle litigation with the Division of Administrative Hearings. The role requires Florida Bar membership within 12 months, a law degree, and 5 years of legal experience including Florida practice.

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) required.
• Active Florida Bar membership within 12 months of appointment.
• 5 years of professional legal experience.
• 2+ years of active legal practice in Florida.

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

Litigation

Administrative proceedings

Case management

Education

Law degree (J.D. or LL.B.)

Job description

The Florida Department of Health in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Attorney to join the Prosecution Services Unit.

You will review case files, prepare complaints, present cases before healthcare licensure boards, and handle litigation with the Division of Administrative Hearings. The role requires Florida Bar membership within 12 months, a law degree, and 5 years of legal experience including Florida practice.