ATTORNEY

Full-time

No

Organisation: Department of Health
Job Title: Attorney
Experience: Entry level
Salary: $63,000 annually
Location: Remote investigative field office locations available
Department: Prosecution Services Unit

Introduction:
The Department of Health, an E-Verify employer, is seeking an entry level Attorney to join their Prosecution Services Unit. This is a rolling requisition that will remain open for two months to fill vacancies in the unit as they occur. Remote assignments are available in investigative field office locations. The PSU is responsible for prosecuting violations of state law and administrative rules by healthcare professionals, and this position offers a competitive salary of $63,000 annually.

Responsibilities:

- Review case files, develop legal opinions, and prepare probable cause recommendations including administrative complaints and closing orders.
- Present cases before probable cause panels.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda.
- Represent the Department in hearings and in circuit court.
- Provide professional representation in all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, motion practice, discovery, trial presentation, witness examination, and post-hearing pleadings preparation.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Must become a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.

Location:

- Tallahassee Headquarters: 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Remote Investigative Field Office Locations: Pensacola, Alachua, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Orlando

Benefits:

- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- And more!

Mission, Vision, and Values:

- Mission: To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
- Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
- Values:
- Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
- Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.
- Accountability: We perform with integrity and respect.
- Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners.
- Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement.

Please Note:

- Responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
- Security background check and/or drug screening is required for employment.
- Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday.
- Retirees of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) should check with the FRS on how their current benefits will be affected if re-employed with the State of Florida.
- Successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of employment eligibility is required.
- Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
- The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance.
- The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.

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Annual and sick leave, paid holidays, personal holiday, state group insurance options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers

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Legal research, litigation, case management, oral and written communication, time management, negotiation, trial preparation

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, membership in the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment

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