Senior Health Attorney

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Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64003602

Join Our Team of Passionate Attorneys: Protecting Public Health with Purpose

Are You an Attorney with a Calling for Public Service?

The Florida Department of Health is seeking dedicated attorneys to join Prosecution Services Unit (PSU), the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. If you have a passion for public service, a purpose-driven mindset and desire a career with excellent benefits and work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Senior Attorney in PSU, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Floridians. Initiation of Administrative Proceedings: Independently review case files, develop legal opinions, and prepare probable cause recommendations, including administrative complaints and closing orders.

Litigation: Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings, managing all aspects of litigation from trial preparation to post-hearing pleadings.

Case Management: Oversee an inventory of cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution in compliance with statutory requirements.

Free Continuing Legal Education: Opportunity for up to 24 hours yearly of free CLE credit regarding all aspects of administrative litigation and general practice.

Join us in our mission to protect public health and ensure the highest standards of medical practice in Florida. Law degree (L.and five years of professional experience in the practice of law.

2+ years of active legal practice in Florida- Salary commensurate with experience.

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Florida Department of Health

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

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

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All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.