SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64000535

Requisition No: 876019 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64000535

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64000535 

Salary:  $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/29/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Office of the General Counsel

Senior Attorney

Open Competitive Opportunity

 

Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position has been assigned to the General Administrative, Regulatory and Rule Making Practice Group.  This Practice Group will provide the Department clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory/regulatory interpretations, legislative analysis, rule drafting and legal subject matter experts regarding agency substantive duties.

This position is responsible for providing statutory/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 staff on a variety of complex legal issues.  Reviews all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters 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 assigned Practice Group Leader, 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 communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of professional experience in the practice of law.  Must be a member of the Florida Bar.

 

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 Boulevard, Suite 215

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

 

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

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