SENIOR ATTORNEY - 67016588 1 1

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

22d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is a consumer-oriented agency responsible for supporting individuals with unique abilities and their families in living, learning, and working within their communities by creating multiple pathways to possibilities. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at APD is dedicated to providing sound and thorough legal guidance with a high degree of professionalism and ethics, with respect and understanding for the individuals and families the Agency serves. The OGC is committed to the goal of providing the highest possible quality representation to our client. The OGC offers a unique opportunity to enrich your administrative law experience and expand your knowledge in multiple areas of the law, that includes appearance in criminal and civil court, contractual disputes, and cases involving human resources and personnel litigation. There are pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office. As a tight-knit team of attorneys and staff, the OGC serves the broader legal needs of the Agency. This fosters a culture of teamwork, unity, and collaboration. Working for the OGC also provides the chance to maintain a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility and ample leave benefits. The Fair Hearing Attorney position is in the Office of the General Counsel, providing legal representation to APD in the areas of consumer services and supports and Medicaid-related litigation in various forums before the Department of Children and Families Office of Appeal Hearings, the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), as well as other state or appellate courts, as required. This role is critical to the Agency and requires coordination and communication with Agency staff, attorneys, consumers, and their representatives and caregivers. This position reports directly to the Fair Hearing Attorney Supervisor. OGC is headquartered at the State Office in Tallahassee, located within the Capital Circle Office Complex at 4030 Esplanade Way. However, APD has regional offices across the state. This position may be filled in Tallahassee, Pensacola, Wildwood, or Lakeland. The Agency recognizes the special responsibility associated with the licensed practice of law. It is a necessary implication, as a member in good standing with the Florida Bar, that you will work outside the normal work hours as necessary to provide quality representation for our clients. Due to this, and subject to workload and legal deadlines, some flexibility in hours and location to achieve a work life balance may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of human resources/personnel experience.
• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• A valid Drivers’ License or other efficient means of transportation
• Knowledge and experience with: Public records and their exemptions, HIPAA, and laws and ethics in government.
• Knowledge of: Legal terminology.
• Knowledge of: Laws and legal procedure, including administrative procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal representation to APD in the areas of consumer services and supports and Medicaid-related litigation in various forums before the Department of Children and Families Office of Appeal Hearings, the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), as well as other state or appellate courts, as required.
• Coordination and communication with Agency staff, attorneys, consumers, and their representatives and caregivers.
• Provide legal counsel and represent the Agency at the administrative level.
• Perform legal research and prepare various legal documents.
• Interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, including unrepresented litigants.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
• Conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Learn and adapt to continually evolving software and technology.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED