68063520 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$95,000 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity, responsible for the oversight and administration of the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives, and ensuring the safety of Florida’s most vulnerable citizens. 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. The Senior Attorney position, working under the direction of the General Counsel, is responsible for applying legal expertise to draft appellate briefs, engage in motion practice, participate in oral argument, handle litigation in all forums, research federal and state Medicaid issues, conduct discoveries, and prepare legal pleadings and briefs. The attorney must be able to assimilate and analyze a variety of legislation and legal concepts relating to Medicaid issues. The attorney will also be responsible for reviewing proposed final orders at the General Counsel's direction, making recommendations with respect to whether the Final Order will survive appellate court review, and recommending necessary changes if not. Additionally, this position supports the General Counsel's Emergency Order team by reviewing Emergency Orders issued by the Agency to ensure that the Order contains correct citations of law and will survive appellate review.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure
Skills 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 relations with others
Ability to use independent judgment 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 provide guidance and supervision
Ability to travel with or without accommodation
Florida Bar Membership in good standing
Two years professional experience in the practice of law
Florida Bar License

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with appellate experience

Responsibilities

Apply legal expertise to draft appellate briefs
Engage in motion practice
Participate in oral argument
Handle litigation in all forums
Research federal and state Medicaid issues
Conduct discoveries
Prepare legal pleadings and briefs
Review proposed final orders at the General Counsel's direction
Make recommendations with respect to whether the Final Order will survive appellate court review, and if not recommend necessary changes
Support the General Counsel's Emergency Order team by reviewing Emergency Orders issued by the Agency to ensure that the Order contains correct citations of law and will survive appellate review

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