SENIOR ATTORNEY

Full-time

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Organization: Department of Health

Department: Prosecution Services Unit

Job Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY

Experience: 5+ years

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

The Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to join their Prosecution Services Unit. This is an open competitive opportunity with remote assignments available at investigative field office locations. The Senior Attorney will be responsible for prosecuting violations of state law and administrative rules by licensees of healthcare professions regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. The salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annually, based on experience.

Key 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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- 5+ years of experience in prosecuting violations of state law and administrative rules
- Experience in trial preparation, motion practice, discovery, and trial presentation
- Knowledge of chapters 120 and 456 of the Florida Statutes
- Strong communication and analytical skills

Location:

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

Organization 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:

- 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! For a complete list of benefits and monthly costs, 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.
- 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 on how their current 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.
- 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. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
- Military veterans and their families are encouraged to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise through the Department's VALOR program, which also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans within 60 months of an honorable discharge.

Apply now to join the Department of Health as a Senior Attorney and help protect the health of all people in Florida!

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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, and more.

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Legal research, Case evaluation, Trial preparation, Motion practice, Discovery, Witness examination, Post-hearing pleadings preparation, Public records requests, Timely response, Litigation management

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Applicants must complete an electronic application through the State of Florida's hiring website.

Qualification and Experience Membership in the Florida Bar

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