68063529 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

28d•$85,000 - $105,011•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is 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 Harris, the Agency 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. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

Requirements

Membership in good standing with the Florida bar
Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.
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 plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to use available technology to perform assigned duties, including computer software, hardware, and data systems.
Ability to establish and 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.

Responsibilities

Assist Chief Legal Counsel with supervision of Attorneys and Other Personnel in the Tallahassee office.
Provide legal advice to the Division of Health Quality Assurance, focusing on issues regarding the licensure and regulation of health care facilities, including statutory and rule interpretation, administrative rule development and rulemaking, responding to third parties, legislative bill analysis, and other functions.
Represent the Agency in civil and administrative proceedings in various forums, including the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), state trial courts, federal trial courts, and bankruptcy court. Litigation primarily involves administrative actions related to health care facility licensure and regulation, such as certificate of need actions, denial/withdrawal of license applications, administrative fines, petitions for waivers and variances, petitions for declaratory statements, rule development and rulemaking, federal bankruptcy matters, and denials of exemptions from disqualification from employment.
Sit as an informal hearing officer on Agency matters.
Work with Agency personnel in developing and reviewing proposed rules for legality, participate in rule development, workshops, and hearings, and defend proposed rule challenges.
Respond to general inquiries by the public and other agencies in a professional manner.
Respond to oral and written requests for legal opinions, ensuring they address the questions raised and are based on research, discussions, and exploration of facts.
Identify potential legal problems for AHCA and present them with proposed legal advice to the AHCA General Counsel's Office.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and Agency Secretary.

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