68064880 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

Requisition No: 874640 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064880 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68064880 

Salary:  $4,269.24 - $4,346.16 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2026 

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT - TALLAHASSEE

SALARY RANGE - $4,269.24 - $4,346.16 Biweekly ($111,000.24 - $113,000.16 Annually).

 

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 Shevaun L. Harris, 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:

 

Represent and counsel the Agency in litigation matters pertaining to the Medicaid Program. 

 

Seek out and identify potential legal problems for the Agency for Health Care Administration.

 

Work with Agency personnel in developing legislation, reviewing proposed legislation from any source, implementing new legislation, and reviewing existing status for the purpose of proposing any needed remedial legislation.

 

Review letters, documents and policies for legal sufficiency.

 

Respond to general inquiries by the public and other agencies and ensure that questions are answered as fully as possible in a tactful and courteous manner.

 

Other duties as assigned by General Counsel.

 

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.

 

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. 

Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. 

Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting, chapter in their career. 

Also, with no state income tax, Florida is great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.

 

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance