68900330 - OPS SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

Requisition No: 883914 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68900330 - OPS SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 68900330 

Salary:  $30.00 - $33.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

OPS Senior Legal Assistant

Hourly Rate: $30.00 – $33.00 (commensurate with experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Office of the General Counsel for the Agency for Health Care Administration is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal/Senior Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be capable of working with limited supervision and have strong experience in:

• Legal research

• Document discovery and organization

• Document review

• Drafting pleadings and related legal documents

• Case management and support for active litigation

This position offers a professional and collaborative work environment supporting the agency’s mission and legal operations.

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 Other Personal Services (OPS) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

•              No state income tax for residents of Florida;

•              State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

•              Savings & Spending Accounts;

•              401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan);

•              Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

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

What is OPS employment?

OPS employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. 

OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

OPS employees do not serve probationary periods or become permanent in their positions because they serve at the pleasure of the agency head.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of legal terminology, laws, and legal procedures; ability to conduct fact‑finding interviews; ability to comprehend, interpret, and research information, legal documents, and references; ability to record information accurately and produce clear legal writing; ability to maintain organized files; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; ability to communicate effectively; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

One year experience as a Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant. 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: MARY CLEMMONS-HAIRE 850-412-3673

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.

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.