ATTORNEY

Full-time

No

The Florida Department of Health is hiring an attorney for their Prosecution Services Unit (PSU) with a salary of $63,000 annually. This is an open competitive opportunity for an entry level attorney to join the PSU, which is responsible for enforcing state laws and administrative rules for healthcare professionals regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. The PSU is looking to fill vacancies in their unit as they occur and remote assignments are available in investigative field office locations. This is a rolling requisition that will remain open for two months.

Specific responsibilities for this position include reviewing case files, developing legal opinions, presenting cases before probable cause panels, drafting legal documents, and representing the Department in court. Qualifications for this position include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and the ability to become a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment. The position is located at the Tallahassee headquarters or in remote investigative field office locations in Pensacola, Alachua, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Orlando.

Working for the State of Florida comes with a competitive benefits package including annual and sick leave, paid holidays, state group insurance coverage, retirement plan options, and more. The Florida Department of Health's mission is to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida. Their vision is to be the healthiest state in the nation and their values include innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsiveness, and excellence.

Applicants for this position must be able to verify their responses to qualifying questions and may be subject to a security background check, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. Male applicants born after October 1, 1962 must be registered with the Selective Services System or have a Letter of Registration Exemption. Retirees of the Florida Retirement System should check with the FRS on how their benefits will be affected by re-employment. The successful candidate will also be required to complete the Form I-9 and have their information verified through the E-Verify system.

The State of Florida is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for a disability must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. The State of Florida also supports a drug-free workplace and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. The Florida Department of Health is committed to supporting veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies and offering expedited licensing and waived fees for health care professional licenses for military veterans.

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Annual and Sick Leave benefits, Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year, State Group Insurance coverage options, Retirement plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition waivers

Not specified

Legal Research, Analytical Skills, Communication, Writing, Trial Preparation, Motion Practice, Witness Examination

Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

Apply through the State of Florida job portal

Qualification and Experience 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

Legal