SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001882

Requisition No: 876461 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001882

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64001882 

Salary:  $85,000.00 - $89,500.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Office of the General Counsel

Senior Attorney

Open Competitive Opportunity

Salary: $85,000.00 - $89,500.00 Annually

 

Anticipated Vacancy

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is assigned to the Administrative Practice Group.  This Practice Group provides the Department clear and consistent counsel on general administrative matters and legal subject matter expertise regarding the agency’s substantive duties.

 

This position is responsible for providing statutory and regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs. 

 

Prepares programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews.

 

Prepares written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law.

Consults with and advises agency staff on a variety of complex legal issues.  Reviews all policies and procedures applicable to assigned activities and programs for legal implications, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law.

 

Provides oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs. Assists in drafting administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

 

Performs other duties as required by the Practice Group Chief, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Knowledge of rulemaking authority and process

Knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures

Ability to perform legal research and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and proficiency in the English language

Ability to conduct fact-finding research, understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, regulations, statutes, codes policies and procedures relating to program functions and non-discrimination in client services and equal employment opportunity

Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to program functions and to develop alternative recommendations

Ability to work independently

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

 

Qualifications:

Law degree (J.D.) and three to five years of professional experience in the practice of law.

Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.

 

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:

Florida Department of Health

2585 Merchants Row Bou