68064683 - SENIOR ATTORNEY
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 Shevaun L. 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. Under the supervision of the General Counsel and Chief Legal Counsel, this position applies his or her legal expertise to handle litigation, to research federal and state Medicaid issues, to conduct legal discovery, and to 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 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.
- 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 related matters.
- Keep in close contact with all personnel affected by the suit.
- Prepare and review all necessary legal documents.
- Seek out and identify potential legal problems for the Agency.
- Present identified problems along with any proposed legal advice to the Agency General Counsel.
- 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 104 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
