SENIOR ATTORNEY - (Emergency Action Unit) - 64085575

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d • $89,500 - $89,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Health Office of the General Counsel is hiring a Senior Attorney for its Emergency Action Unit within the Prosecution Services Unit. The attorney serves as counsel of record in healthcare licensure matters that affect public health and safety, presenting cases before statewide healthcare licensing boards and handling litigation from beginning to end. The Emergency Action Unit handles matters involving licensees who may present an immediate, serious danger to the public and issues emergency orders to protect public safety.

The role involves managing a caseload, reviewing files, consulting expert witnesses, developing legal opinions, preparing pleadings and memoranda, and representing the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings. The attorney also responds to public records requests and inquiries from counsel, licensees, members of the public, and other agencies about ongoing cases. The unit offers guidance from experienced attorneys and supervisors, training, continuing learning opportunities, and a work environment that emphasizes work-life balance.

The position is based at the Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 215, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The listed annual salary is $89,500. Employees may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Become a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment.
• At least 2 years of active legal practice.
• Extensive, specialized knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, and rules, with the ability to apply that knowledge to resolve specialized problems across a range of scenarios.
• Ability to make decisions when standard procedures may be inadequate, including decisions with long-term policy and legal-precedent impacts.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of cases and review case files.
• Consult with expert witnesses and develop legal opinions.
• Prepare legal pleadings and memoranda.
• Present cases before healthcare licensure boards across Florida.
• Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings and manage litigation from trial preparation through post-hearing pleadings.
• Respond to public records requests and inquiries from opposing counsel, licensees, members of the public, and other agencies regarding ongoing cases.
• Perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days when required.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• More than 20 hours of free CLE credit annually.
• Training, continuous learning opportunities, and professional development.
• Work-life balance emphasis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree