FORENSIC ATTORNEY - 67040332
About The Position
The Forensic Attorney provides legal representation to the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities under the direction of the General Counsel. This telework position serves Agency staff and management, with work affecting workplace culture, the community, and the population served by the Agency. The attorney represents the Agency in litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, administrative forums, and forensic litigation. The role analyzes legal issues raised by Developmental Disabilities Centers and the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program and provides legal advice and guidance. It also conducts legal research; interprets statutes and reviews rules, regulations, and operating procedures; assists with legislation and bill analyses; and drafts and reviews rules and contracts. The attorney participates in rule development, workshops, and hearings, and moves proposed rules through the statutory rulemaking process. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to travel for work purposes.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or other reliable means of transportation.
- Knowledge of electronic case research and legal document preparation.
- Knowledge of public records law and its exemptions.
- Knowledge of HIPAA.
- Knowledge of Medicaid law.
- Knowledge of Sunshine Law.
- Knowledge of laws and ethics in government.
- Knowledge of court, administrative, and legal procedure.
- Ability to communicate with and train non-legal personnel.
- Research and writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Agency in state and federal trial and appellate courts and state and federal administrative forums.
- Represent the Agency in forensic litigation.
- Analyze legal issues raised by Developmental Disabilities Centers and the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program, and provide legal advice and guidance.
- Provide legal services and advice on complex Agency issues, responding to oral and written requests from Agency personnel as directed by the General Counsel.
- Research legal issues and underlying facts and consult with appropriate staff.
- Conduct legal research and interpret statutes; review regulations, rules, and operating procedures.
- Work with Agency personnel to develop and review proposed legislation, prepare bill analyses, implement new legislation, and identify needed changes to existing statutes.
- Draft and review proposed rules for substantive and technical legality; participate in rule development, workshops, and hearings; and move proposed rules through the statutory rulemaking process.
- Draft and review Agency contracts for legal sufficiency and advantageous business relationships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
- State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- Paid maternity and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
