68064683 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

Requisition No: 842396 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064683 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68064683 

Salary:  $3,461.54 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2024 

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

Position will be filled at $3,461.54 bi-weekly and is non-negotiable.

Our Organization and Mission:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity. 

The Agency is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Jason Weida, 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. 

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. 

As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

Agency Objectives:

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

The Work You Will Do:

Under the supervision of the General Counsel and Chief Legal Counsel for Medicaid, this position applies his or her legal expertise to handle litigation, to research federal and state Medicaid issues, to conduct legal discovery, and to prepare legal pleadings and briefs. 

The attorney must be able to assimilate and analyze a variety of legislation and legal concepts relating to Medicaid. 

Examples of Work Performed:

Handles administrative litigation before the Division of Administrative Hearings and the Agency throughout the State of Florida.

Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions.

Prepares and drafts routine pleadings, briefs, agreements, and related legal documents.

Provides legal counsel on behalf of the Agency on legal matters related to the Medicaid program; interprets state and federal legislation related to Medicaid.

Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code on Medicaid program matters in question.

How You Will Grow:

AHCA employees are expected to uphold the four core values: Accountability, Fairness, Responsiveness, and Teamwork.  In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

•              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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).

•              Flexible Spending Accounts.

•              Tuition waivers.

•              And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

This is not a remote position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of legal terminology.

Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.

Skill 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 relationships with others.

Ability to use independent judgement 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two or more years experience in the practice of law.

      • Florida Bar Membership in Good Standing

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Florida Bar License

CONTACT: GLENN RININGER 850-412-3686

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.