68064738 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

21d

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Senior Attorney to serve as a Hearing Officer and support the fair and efficient administration of agency hearings. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and a commitment to regulatory integrity in complex case situations. The fixed, non-negotiable salary is $2,909.36 biweekly. The Senior Attorney conducts hearings, applies agency procedures and program requirements, and maintains current knowledge of relevant statutes, court decisions, administrative rules, federal regulations, and departmental guidance. The role also prepares researched legal opinions, identifies potential legal and programmatic issues, advises agency personnel and working groups, supports legislative and rulemaking work, reviews documents and policies, responds to inquiries, and completes special assignments as directed by the Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel. Applicants must hold a Florida Bar license in good standing and have at least two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings. Prior Hearing Officer experience and knowledge of the Fair Hearings process are preferred. Employment is contingent on successful completion and approval of the required background screening. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under Florida's Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Requirements

At least two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings.
Florida Bar license in good standing.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to act in situations that lack clear direction.
Ability to deal with the public professionally and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.
Ability to collect and analyze data, conduct meetings, and make presentations.
Ability to perform legal writing and prepare legal documents.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Ability to use electronic spreadsheets, databases, and computer productivity software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe.
Ability to use audio and visual conferencing systems such as LogMeIn Open Voice and Microsoft Teams.
Successful completion and approval of required State and National criminal history background screening before beginning employment.
Subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida's Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Nice To Haves

Prior Hearing Officer experience.
Knowledge of the Fair Hearings process.

Responsibilities

Conduct fair hearings in accordance with agency procedures, policies, and applicable laws.
Apply and interpret hearing procedures and program requirements in complex or unique case scenarios.
Maintain current knowledge of statutes, court decisions, administrative rules, federal regulations, and departmental guidance.
Prepare clear, thoroughly researched legal opinions at the request of the Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel.
Identify and communicate potential legal or programmatic issues within AHCA operations.
Review documents, manuals, rules, and proposed or existing legislation, and provide legal insight to agency personnel and working groups.
Collaborate with AHCA teams to develop and review legislation, support implementation of new laws, and recommend updates to existing statutes when needed.
Review proposed rules for legal sufficiency and participate in rule development processes, workshops, and hearings related to MFHS.
Review letters, policies, and documents for legal accuracy and clarity.
Respond professionally and thoroughly, as appropriate, to inquiries from the public, agency staff, and other government entities.
Complete special assignments as directed by the Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel, ensuring timely, high-quality results.

Benefits

Health insurance, including individual and family coverage, for eligible employees.
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.