SENIOR ATTORNEY

Full-time

No

Organization: Department of Health
Job Title: Senior Attorney
Experience: Open Competitive Opportunity
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually
Location: Remote or Tallahassee, Florida
Department: Prosecution Services Unit

H1: Senior Attorney Position in Florida Department of Health
H2: Join Our Team as a Senior Attorney

This Senior Attorney position with the Florida Department of Health is a great opportunity for experienced attorneys looking to make a positive impact on the healthcare industry. With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fulfilling career with a dynamic organization.

The Department of Health is the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance and is responsible for regulating healthcare professionals in the state of Florida. As a Senior Attorney in the Prosecution Services Unit, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens by prosecuting violations of state law and administrative rules by healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Attorney, you will work independently within a team to prosecute violations of state law and administrative rules by licensees of the healthcare professions regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Your specific responsibilities will include:

- Reviewing case files and developing legal opinions
- Preparing probable cause recommendations, including administrative complaints and closing orders
- Presenting cases before healthcare licensure boards across the state
- Representing the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings and in circuit court
- Providing timely and professional representation in all aspects of litigation
- Managing an inventory of cases to ensure timely resolution
- Responding to public records requests, inquiries from counsel, and other agencies regarding current cases

Qualifications:

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- Salary based on experience

Work Locations:

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

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, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. Some of the benefits include:

- Annual and Sick Leave
- 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

Please Note:

- 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.
- Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
- 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) must check with the FRS to understand how their benefits will be affected if re-employed with the State of Florida.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and undergo verification through the E-Verify system.
- 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.

The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving veterans, and through its VALOR program, it 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.

Join our team and be a part of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsiveness, and excellence. Apply now for this exciting Senior Attorney position with the Florida Department of Health.

Annual and sick leave, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday per year, state group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision), retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more.

Legal research, case evaluation, trial preparation, motion practice, discovery, trial presentation, witness examination, post-hearing pleadings preparation, public records requests, customer service

Submit application through the electronic application process and provide verifiable responses to qualifying questions. Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required.

Qualification and Experience Membership in the Florida Bar

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