SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64085575

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Attorney in the Prosecution Services Unit (PSU), you will be counsel of record on important healthcare licensure matters which directly impact the health and safety of the public. Our attorneys present before statewide healthcare licensure boards and handle litigation from start to finish—all while enjoying a work environment that provides ample support and guidance from experienced healthcare licensure attorneys. PSU is the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance within the Department of Health. The core function of this position is to protect the public by bringing disciplinary cases against licensed healthcare practitioners who are alleged to have violated the law. The Emergency Action Unit (EAU) handles cases involving licensees which may present an immediate, serious danger to the public, and issues emergency orders to ensure public safety. We understand that autonomy and upward mobility are important, so our unit prioritizes individual empowerment and provides our attorneys with the training and tools to succeed and advance their careers.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Must become a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.
• 2+ years of active legal practice.
• Extensive, specialized knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, and rules and apply this knowledge to resolve problems of a specialized nature in a wide range of scenarios.
• Ability to make decisions where standard procedures may be inadequate to determine courses of action, and decisions have long-term impact relating to policy and legal precedence.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of cases, review case files, consult with expert witnesses, develop legal opinions, and prepare legal pleadings and memoranda.
• Present cases before healthcare licensure boards across the State of Florida.
• Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings, managing all aspects of litigation from trial preparation to post-hearing pleadings.
• Respond to public records requests and inquiries from opposing counsel, licensees, members of the public and other agencies regarding ongoing cases.

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
• Free CLE credit regarding all aspects of administrative litigation and general practice, including potential opportunities to present CLEs with our experienced healthcare litigation attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior