State of Florida · 1 day ago
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64060693
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrThe Florida Department of Health is one of the largest agencies in the State of Florida, which handles matters of public health, wellness and disease prevention. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve within both the Litigation Practice Group and the General Administrative, Regulatory, and Rule-Making Practice Group, providing the incumbent with broad exposure to the agency's diverse legal operations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent the Department of Health in all courts of jurisdiction
Managing a caseload from discovery through trial
Preparing all necessary motions and pleadings
Conducting depositions
Preparing and questioning witnesses
Redaction and protection of confidential information
Conducting all aspects of hearings or trials
Managing their caseload, case tracking and providing reports as requested
Performing legal research
Providing case analysis
Making recommendations as to case strategy
Representing the Department in litigation matters primarily in state and administrative courts, with some federal court overlap
Providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs
Preparing programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews
Drafting written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law
Consulting with and advising staff on a variety of complex legal issues
Reviewing all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications
Providing oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs
Drafting and reviewing administrative rules
Adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act
Performing other duties as required by the assigned Chief Legal Counsels, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel
Qualification
Required
Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing
The incumbent should be knowledgeable in conducting legal research, analysis and drafting
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Preferred
Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred but not required
Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply
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!
Company
State of Florida
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Jimmy Patronis
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