SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64085575

Requisition No: 839080 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64085575

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64085575 

Salary:  $89,999.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2024 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Senior Attorney – Emergency Action Unit (EAU)

Prosecution Services Unit (PSU), Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Open Competitive Opportunity

About PSU:

As the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, PSU plays a vital role in safeguarding public health. Our Senior Attorneys in the Emergency Action Unit (EAU) are on the front lines, protecting patients by taking swift and decisive action against healthcare professionals who pose an immediate serious danger to public safety. This role is critical for those passionate about making a real difference in people's lives.

The Mission:

As a Senior Attorney in EAU, you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence the well-being of Floridians by ensuring that unsafe practitioners are quickly removed from practice. In this fast-paced and independent role, you’ll be responsible for handling cases of great public importance, collaborating with investigators, and making decisions that can save lives. Every case you handle has the potential to have an immediate impact on patient safety across the state. Your work ensures that Florida’s healthcare professionals meet the standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review and prioritize urgent cases to assess if a licensee poses an immediate danger to public health and safety.

- Work closely with investigators, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies to gather critical information.

- Draft Emergency Orders that restrict or suspend healthcare licenses in cases of immediate risk.

- Present cases to healthcare licensing boards' probable cause panels.

- Represent the Department in administrative hearings and circuit courts, working towards fair resolutions that protect the public.

- Independently manage litigation, from preparation and discovery to hearings and post-hearing pleadings.

- Respond to public records requests and inquiries from attorneys and agencies on active cases.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

- Florida Bar membership.

- At least one year of legal experience.

Where You’ll Work:

2585 Merchants Row Blvd.  

Tallahassee, Florida 32311

Why This Role Matters:

Every action you take in this position has a direct impact on the health and safety of people across the state. This role is perfect for attorneys who are not only passionate about law but driven by a desire to protect and serve the public. You’ll be part of a team that is deeply committed to ensuring that Florida’s healthcare system remains safe and trustworthy.

Why Work for the State of Florida?

Working for the State offers more than just a job—it’s a calling. In addition to the satisfaction of protecting public health, the State provides an excellent compensation package that includes:

- Generous leave policies (annual, sick, and personal holidays).

- Comprehensive insurance options (health, dental, life, vision).

- Employer-contributed retirement plans.

- Tuition waivers for continued learning and professional growth.

- Flexible spending accounts.

- Nine paid holidays annually.

For more information on benefits, visit [www.mybenefits.myflorida.com](http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com).

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.

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.

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.