SENIOR COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE PRACTICE - 72001668

Requisition No: 841418 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: SENIOR COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE PRACTICE - 72001668

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72001668 

Salary:  $88,587 

Posting Closing Date: 01/06/2025 

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Senior Counsel – Healthcare Practice Group

Office of General Counsel

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Work You Will Do:

DMS’ Office of General Counsel is seeking a Senior Counsel to handle a variety of legal issues for the Division of State Group Insurance (DSGI), which administers the healthcare coverage and other benefits for all State of Florida employees.

This Senior Counsel will develop a proficiency in state and federal law affecting DSGI, including relevant healthcare laws. This position will:

• Provide general legal advice and counsel to DSGI, including assisting on all legal questions and regulatory compliance matters.
• Provide assistance in contract management issues for DSGI.
• Draft proposed legislation and administrative rules intended to carry out the policies and statutory functions of DSGI.

This position may also have the opportunity to handle litigation for the program areas from time to time, or to serve as an agency informal hearing officer, depending on the employee’s interest in such opportunities.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

How You Will Grow:

This position provides the opportunity to develop a competency in healthcare law and provide legal advice and counsel to the Department on a wide variety of issues, which includes the complex statutes, rules, and regulations affecting all facets of DSGI. DSGI works in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, allowing the attorney ongoing exposure to new subject matter and the unique opportunity to assist with structuring and implementing new programs in compliance with both Florida and federal law.

The Office of General Counsel also supports attorney development by providing Continuing Legal Education opportunities and allowing its attorneys to gain exposure to other highly specialized areas of the law that the office assists with by promoting collaboration and cross-training in these highly specialized areas (e.g., real estate, employment and labor relations, information technology). Ultimately, this position will allow the right candidate the opportunity to grow professionally while working alongside a team of talented and professional attorneys in a collegial atmosphere.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
 

Work-Life Balance

DMS does not have a billable hour requirement for its attorneys and encourages employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. On day one, and then on each annual anniversary date, the attorney will receive 176 hours of discretionary leave and 104 hours of sick leave.

Health Insurance

State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions totaling only $8.00 per month for individual coverage and $30.00 per month for family coverage. 

Retirement Options

State employees enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. 

Continuing Education

As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

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

Pay Range:

$88,587.00

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The attorney should possess the following:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and timely complete assignments.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency policies and procedures or ability to thoroughly research such.
• Basic proficiency in office information technology. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A juris doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to, and good standing with, The Florida Bar.
• At least one year of experience as a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with healthcare law is highly preferred.

Special Notes:

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.