OPS LAW CLERK - 67980031

State of Florida • Dundee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is a consumer-oriented agency responsible for supporting individuals with unique abilities and their families in living, learning, and working within their communities by creating multiple pathways to possibilities. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at APD is dedicated to providing sound and thorough legal guidance with a high degree of professionalism and ethics, with respect and understanding for the individuals and families the Agency serves. The OGC is committed to the goal of providing the highest possible quality representation to our client. The Fair Hearing Attorney position is in the Office of the General Counsel, providing legal representation to APD in the areas of consumer services and supports and Medicaid-related litigation in various forums before the Department of Children and Families Office of Appeal Hearings, the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), as well as other state or appellate courts, as required. This role is critical to the Agency and requires coordination and communication with Agency staff, attorneys, consumers, and their representatives and caregivers. This position reports directly to the Fair Hearing Attorney Supervisor.

Requirements

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing as an Attorney.
• Ability to travel for work purposes.
• Valid Driver’s License or other reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure, including administrative procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with public records and their exemptions, HIPAA, Medicaid, and laws and ethics in government.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and represent the Agency at the administrative and appellate level.
• Perform legal research and prepare various legal documents.
• Interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, including unrepresented litigants.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently for a high-volume caseload.
• Conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Travel.

Benefits

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Direct Deposit Program.

What This Job Offers

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