SENIOR ATTORNEY

Senior Attorney

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides legal services to the Department in evaluating and prosecuting violations of state law and administrative rules by licensees of the various professions regulated by the boards.
• Prepares recommended action for Probable Cause Panels to include dismissals, letters of guidance or Administrative Complaints; presents cases before the probable cause panels.
• Drafts pleadings, discovery and legal memoranda; represents the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings and in Circuit Court.
• Provides timely and professional representation in all aspects of litigation including timely trial preparation; motions practice; presentation of the case at hearing or trial; preparation of post hearing pleadings in accordance with statute and rule.
• Maintains case files, reviews investigative and legal files; timely responds to public records requests, inquiries from counsel, requests pursuant to Chapter 456, Florida Statutes, and other agencies regarding current cases.
• Prepares and presents cases for final action before the boards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of rulemaking authority and process; knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of professional experience in the practice of law. Must be a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to this position.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health 1313 N. Tampa St., Suite 407 Tampa, FL 33602

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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; And more!

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