ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR - 64003604

State of Florida

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Attorney Supervisor in the Prosecution Services Unit (PSU), you will train and supervise a team of attorneys who serve as counsel of record on important healthcare licensure matters directly impacting the health and safety of the public. Our attorneys present before statewide healthcare licensure boards and administrative law judges and are responsible for handling litigation from start to finish. PSU is the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance within the Department of Health. The core function of this position is to protect the public by bringing disciplinary cases against licensed healthcare practitioners who are alleged to have violated the law. We understand that professional growth is important, so our unit provides Attorney Supervisors with opportunities develop their leadership skills and collaborate with PSU leadership to ensure that their teams are successful. Our attorneys enjoy excellent benefits. As a public health agency, we are well aware of the impact our vocation can have on our health. PSU therefore emphasizes a healthy work-life balance for all our team members, including supervisors. Our Attorney Supervisor pay is very competitive amongst similar positions within state government, at $99,807.00 annually. You will have access to over 20 hours yearly of free CLE credit regarding all aspects of administrative litigation and general practice, including potential opportunities to present CLEs with our experienced healthcare litigation attorneys. Our chief attorneys will work closely with you to promote a supportive environment for your team and to assist you in navigating litigation and management challenges. You will also collaborate with your chief attorney and other attorney supervisors to provide both formal and informal training to attorneys on topics relevant to their role, such as healthcare and administrative law, agency procedures, interpersonal skills, and litigation.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of three years of legal experience.
• Incumbents must have an extensive, specialized knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, and rules and apply this knowledge to resolve problems of a specialized nature in a wide range of scenarios.
• The job requires making decisions where standard procedures may be inadequate to determine courses of action, and decisions have long-term impact relating to policy and legal precedence.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of cases, review case files, consult with expert witnesses, develop legal opinions, and prepare legal pleadings and memoranda.
• Present cases before healthcare licensure boards across the State of Florida. As an Attorney Supervisor, you will take an active leadership role in representing PSU before the boards and building trust and rapport with them.
• Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings, managing all aspects of litigation from trial preparation to post-hearing pleadings.
• Respond to public records requests and inquiries from opposing counsel, licensees, members of the public and other agencies regarding ongoing cases.
• Supervise a team of prosecuting attorneys and be responsible for ensuring that they are effectively and efficiently managing their caseloads and resolving cases through settlement or litigation.
• Provide training and guidance to your team on an ongoing basis and assist with complex litigation as needed.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed