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Requisition No: 882821 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY (Emergency Action Unit)- 64085575

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64085575 

Salary:  $89,500.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Office of the General Counsel

Senior Attorney

Emergency Action Unit

Open Competitive Opportunity

Join Our Team: Protecting Public Health with Purpose

Are You Interested in a Career in Public Service ?

As a Senior Attorney in the Prosecution Services Unit (PSU), you will be counsel of record on important healthcare licensure matters which directly impact the health and safety of the public. Our attorneys present before statewide healthcare licensure boards and handle litigation from start to finish-all while enjoying a work environment that provides ample support and guidance from experienced healthcare licensure attorneys.

Why Choose PSU?

PSU is the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance within the Department of Health. The core function of this position is to protect the public by bringing disciplinary cases against licensed healthcare practitioners who are alleged to have violated the law. The Emergency Action Unit (EAU) handles cases involving licensees which may present an immediate, serious danger to the public, and issues emergency orders to ensure public safety. We understand that autonomy and upward mobility are important, so our unit prioritizes individual empowerment and provides our attorneys with the training and tools to succeed and advance their careers.

Work Life Balance

Our senior attorneys enjoy excellent benefits. As a public health agency, we are well aware of the impact our vocation can have on our health. Our unit therefore emphasizes a healthy work-life balance for our team members.

Competitive Pay

Our senior attorney pay is very competitive amongst similar positions within state government, at $89,500 annually.

Free CLE

You will have access to over 20 hours yearly of free CLE credit regarding all aspects of administrative litigation and general practice, including potential opportunities to present CLEs with our experienced healthcare litigation attorneys.

Training and Support

Our chief attorneys and team supervisors are available for support regarding every stage of litigation, which allows for safe transition from other practice areas. In addition to formal CLEs, we offer continuous learning opportunities on key aspects of your role, general skill enhancement, and professional development.

Responsibilities and Opportunities:

Case Management: You will manage an inventory of cases, review case files, consult with expert witnesses, develop legal opinions, and prepare legal pleadings and memoranda.

Appearance Before Professional Licensing Boards: You will present cases before healthcare licensure boards across the State of Florida.

Litigation: You will represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings, managing all aspects of litigation from trial preparation to post-hearing pleadings.

Public Health Responsibilities: You will also respond to public records requests and inquiries from opposing counsel, licensees, members of the public and other agencies regarding ongoing cases.

Join the Team!

Join us in our mission to protect public health and ensure the highest standards of practice in Florida. A career with PSU offers not only professional challenges and rewards but also a work environment that truly values your contribution and supports your overall well-being.

Apply Today and Start a Rewarding Career with PSU!

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Incumbents must have an extensive, specialized knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, and rules and apply this knowledge to resolve problems of a specialized nature in a wide range of scenarios.  The job requires making decisions where standard procedures may be inadequate to determine courses of action, and decisions have long-term impact relating to policy and legal precedence.

Qualifications:

Minimum: 

• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.  Must become a member of the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.
• 2+ years of active legal practice.

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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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.  

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.