OPS SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64801720
About The Position
The Florida Department of Health’s Office of the General Counsel is hiring a full-time OPS Hearing Officer to serve the Department’s offices, divisions, and bureaus, as well as address issues involving federally funded programs administered by the Department. The role requires strong legal research and writing skills, an in-depth understanding of the Administrative Procedure Act, self-motivation, and the ability to meet applicable state and federal timelines. The attorney conducts legal research to evaluate parties’ positions; drafts Initial Orders and final reports for agency adoption; rules on motions; examines and interprets laws, rules, and regulations to determine whether litigation should be supported or defended; and conducts hearings in person, by videoconference or teleconference, or through written submissions. The position is based at the Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duties outside normal work hours or days.
Requirements
- Must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
- Must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or relevant experience as determined by the agency.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to develop and provide training.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Knowledge of legal research, analysis, and drafting.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
- Must complete a security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.
Nice To Haves
- Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred but not required.
- Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an informal hearing officer for the Department’s offices, divisions, and bureaus, and as hearing officer on other matters, including issues involving federally funded Department programs.
- Conduct legal research to evaluate the positions of parties.
- Draft Initial Orders and final reports for adoption by the agency.
- Rule on motions.
- Examine and interpret laws, rules, and regulations to determine the advisability of supporting or defending litigation.
- Conduct hearings in person, by videoconference or teleconference, or through written submissions.
- Comply with state and federal timelines for resolving matters before the Hearing Officer.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; establish effective working relationships; communicate effectively; and develop and provide training.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance upon meeting eligibility requirements.
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
