68000026 - DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL-AHCA

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

20d•$60,015 - $120,000

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is seeking an experienced attorney to provide strategic counsel, oversee complex litigation, guide legal staff, and support policy development affecting health care across Florida. The Deputy General Counsel supervises legal staff, provides legal analysis, and advises executive leadership on sensitive legal matters, risks, policies, and agency actions. The role serves as agency counsel on labor and employment matters; prepares legal opinions and requests for Attorney General Opinions; and oversees or supports litigation involving Medicaid, facility regulation, licensure and certification, and certificate of need cases in state, federal, and administrative forums. The position also supports legislation and rule development, reviews documents and final orders, responds to inquiries, and serves as the designated contact for accepting summonses and subpoenas on behalf of the Secretary. Employment is contingent on successful completion and approval of required state and national criminal history screening. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Requirements

Admission to and current good standing with the Florida Bar.
Five years of professional legal experience, which may include practicing law, legal research, teaching law, or participating in administrative or judicial hearings.
Two years of experience supervising attorneys and legal staff.
Knowledge of legal terminology and Florida laws, rules, and legal procedures.
Skills in reading comprehension, legal analysis, research, organization, reviewing legal documents and references, legal writing, and collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data.
Ability to provide sound legal counsel; interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules; apply legal reasoning; and anticipate potential legal issues.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, exercise judgment in situations lacking clear direction, and conduct independent research.
Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public; plan, organize, and coordinate assignments; and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public, conduct meetings and presentations, and provide guidance and supervision.
Ability to travel with or without accommodation.
Successful completion and approval of required state and national criminal history screening before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Not specified.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop assigned legal staff, including Chiefs, through coaching, performance evaluation, leave and travel approval, and workload management.
Prepare well-reasoned written and oral legal opinions based on research and analysis.
Identify emerging legal issues and provide proactive legal guidance to agency leadership and program areas.
Serve as the agency’s counsel on labor and employment matters.
Draft formal requests for Attorney General Opinions that articulate the issues, agency positions, and supporting legal arguments.
Oversee or support litigation involving Medicaid, facility regulation, licensure and certification, and certificate of need cases in state, federal, and administrative forums.
Collaborate with program areas on the development, review, and implementation of legislation affecting the agency.
Review proposed agency rules for legal sufficiency and participate in rule development workshops and hearings.
Ensure letters, documents, and internal policies meet legal standards.
Respond professionally and effectively to inquiries from the public, agency personnel, and government partners.
Review and approve final orders as directed by the General Counsel.
Serve as the agency’s designated point of contact for acceptance of summonses and subpoenas on behalf of the Secretary.

Benefits

Health insurance, including individual and family coverage, for eligible employees.
A free $25,000 life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional life insurance.
Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions.
Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new State of Florida employee.
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually.
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
Career advancement opportunities.
Tuition waivers accepted by major Florida colleges and universities.
Student loan forgiveness opportunities, subject to eligibility.
Training opportunities.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Shared Savings Program for select medical services.
Lower prescription drug copays.
Health and wellness discounts.