68064682 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity, responsible for the oversight and administration of the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives. Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. The General Counsel’s Office provides support to the Agency to assist with carrying out its mission. This Senior Attorney position, under the supervision of the General Counsel, applies legal expertise to handle litigation, research federal and state Medicaid issues, conduct legal discovery, and prepare legal pleadings and briefs. The attorney must be able to assimilate and analyze a variety of legislation and legal concepts relating to Medicaid.

Requirements

Knowledge of bankruptcy laws.
Knowledge of procurement laws.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
Ability to provide legal counsel.
Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use independent judgement when releasing information to the public.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Ability to travel with or without accommodation.
Florida Bar Membership in Good Standing.
Two years’ professional experience in the practice of law.
Florida Bar License.

Responsibilities

Represent the Agency in litigation matters pertaining to the Agency in State and Federal Courts.
Represent the Agency in all bankruptcy and procurement related matters.
During litigation, keep in close contact with all personnel affected by the suit.
Inform office personnel of all major decision points and copy them with all significant pleadings and memoranda filed and received.
Prepare and review all necessary legal documents.
Thoroughly research the facts and law for each case.
Seek out and identify potential legal problems for the Agency.
Present identified problems along with any proposed legal advice to the Agency General Counsel.
Participate in an agency consultant role to office personnel and groups, reviewing documents, rules, manuals, and proposed and existing legislation.
Work with Agency personnel in developing legislation, reviewing proposed legislation from any source, implementing new legislation, and reviewing existing statutes for the purpose of proposing any needed remedial legislation.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus 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 employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts