SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64060693

Requisition No: 860404 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64060693

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64060693 

Salary:  $70,000 to $80,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

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Open Competitive

Tallahassee, FL

$70,000 to $80,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health is one of the largest agencies in the State of Florida, which handles matters of public health, wellness and disease prevention.  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 the incumbent with 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 incumbent will represent the Department in litigation matters primarily in state and administrative courts, with some federal court overlap.  The incumbent will be responsible for managing their caseload, case tracking and will provide reports as requested. The incumbent will perform legal research, provide case analysis, make recommendations as to case strategy and represent the Department in court. 

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, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law, and providing oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs, including the  drafting and review of administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

This position performs other duties as required by the assigned Chief Legal Counsels, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.

This is a dynamic, in-office position that will allow you to work directly with senior leadership, including the Chief Legal Counsels, Deputy General Counsel, and General Counsel. The Office of the General Counsel is a collaborative environment that values teamwork and professional growth, offering the opportunity to gain invaluable legal experience that will benefit the incumbent throughout their legal career.

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. 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

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

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

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.  The Department promotes the health of its employees and encourages staff to walk the beautiful grounds during breaks.  While our professional dress code is standard, we offer the added benefit of wearing athletic shoes when not in court for comfort and walks, along with a relaxed professional casual dress code policy on Fridays.    

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, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

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.

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.