SENIOR ATTORNEY

Full-time

No

Organization: Department of Health

Department: Prosecution Services Unit

Position Title: Senior Attorney

Experience Level: Senior

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually

Position Number: 64085569

Requisition Number: 826755

Closing Date: 07/10/2024

Location: Florida

SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64085569

Summary:

The Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to join their Prosecution Services Unit. The Senior Attorney 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. This is an open competitive opportunity with remote assignments available in investigative field office locations. The salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annually.

Responsibilities:

- Review case files, develop legal opinions, and prepare probable cause recommendations including administrative complaints and closing orders.
- Present cases before healthcare licensure boards across the State of Florida.
- Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings and in circuit court.
- Provide timely and professional representation in all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, motion practice, discovery, trial presentation, witness examination, and post-hearing pleadings preparation.
- Manage an inventory of cases to ensure timely resolution in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Timely respond to public records requests, inquiries from counsel, and from other agencies regarding current cases.

Qualifications:

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Where You Will Work:

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

Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

- Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
- Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
- Values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence.

Benefits:

Working for the State of Florida includes a competitive set of employee benefits such as annual and sick leave, paid holidays, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more. For a complete list of benefits, please visit .

Important Information:

- Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
- This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.
- 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 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 using 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 and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
- Candidates 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-,000 annually and there are remote assignments available. If you are a member of the Florida Bar and have experience in litigation, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and join the mission to protect and promote the health of all people in Florida.

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Annual and Sick Leave, Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year, State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options), Retirement plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition waivers, and more.

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Legal research, case management, trial preparation, motion practice, discovery, witness examination, post-hearing pleadings preparation, public speaking, negotiation, time management

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Applicants must submit an electronic application through the State of Florida People First website.

Qualification and Experience Membership in the Florida Bar

Legal