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The Florida Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to join its team. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve within both the Litigation Practice Group and the General Administrative, Regulatory, and Rule-Making Practice Group, providing broad exposure to the agency's diverse legal operations.
As a key member of the Litigation Practice Group, the incumbent will represent the Department of Health in all courts of jurisdiction. Position duties include managing a caseload from discovery through trial, preparing all necessary motions and pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and questioning witnesses, redaction and protection of confidential information, and conducting all aspects of hearings or trials.
The General Administrative, Regulatory and Rule Making Practice Group provides the Department with clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory/regulatory interpretations, legislative analysis, rule drafting and legal subject matter expertise regarding the agency’s substantive duties. This position is responsible for providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs, preparing programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews, drafting written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law, consulting with and advising staff on a variety of complex legal issues, reviewing all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications, and providing oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The incumbent should be knowledgeable in conducting legal research, analysis and drafting. Qualifications:
Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing. Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred but not required. Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply. What We Offer:
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. Work Environment:
The Florida Department of Health, State Health Office where the incumbent will work, is located in the scenic Southwood community of Tallahassee. The State Health Office sits on a beautiful, sprawling campus complete with lakes, walking trails, and nearby restaurants. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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The incumbent should be knowledgeable in conducting legal research, analysis and drafting. Qualifications:
Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing. Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred but not required. Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply. What We Offer:
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. Work Environment:
The Florida Department of Health, State Health Office where the incumbent will work, is located in the scenic Southwood community of Tallahassee. The State Health Office sits on a beautiful, sprawling campus complete with lakes, walking trails, and nearby restaurants. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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