Senior Attorney: Public Sector Litigation & Admin Law

My Florida CFO; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide legal services to evaluate and prosecute violations by licensees regulated by various boards. You will prepare actions for probable cause panels and represent the department in administrative hearings and circuit court.

The role requires a law degree and Florida Bar admission within 12 months, with strong skills in civil and administrative proceedings, and excellent written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment.
• Strong knowledge of civil and administrative procedures and rules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services evaluating and prosecuting violations by licensed professionals.
• Prepare actions for Probable Cause Panels including dismissals, letters of guidance or Administrative Complaints.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda; represent before DOH boards and in court.
• Maintain case files and respond to public records requests and inquiries from counsel.
• Prepare and present cases for final action before boards; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Rulemaking authority

Civil & administrative proceedings

Verbal & written communication

Education

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

Florida Bar admission within 12 months

Job description

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide legal services to evaluate and prosecute violations by licensees regulated by various boards. You will prepare actions for probable cause panels and represent the department in administrative hearings and circuit court.

The role requires a law degree and Florida Bar admission within 12 months, with strong skills in civil and administrative proceedings, and excellent written and oral communication.