68064880 - SENIOR ATTORNEY
State of Florida, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Position Overview
Requisition No: 874640
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 68064880
Salary: $4,269.24 - $4,346.16 Biweekly ($111,000.24 - $113,000.16 Annually)
Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2026
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
Ability to provide legal counsel.
Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to use available technology to perform assigned duties, including computer software, hardware, and data systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use independent judgement when releasing information to the public.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Minimum Qualifications
Membership in good standing with the Florida bar.
Two years of professional experience in the practice of law.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements
Florida Bar License
Benefits
Health insurance (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
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts
Contact Information
Contact: LINDSEY MILLER-HAILEY, 850-412-3637
Background Screening
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
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Requisition No: 874640
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 68064880
Salary: $4,269.24 - $4,346.16 Biweekly ($111,000.24 - $113,000.16 Annually)
Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2026
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
Ability to provide legal counsel.
Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to use available technology to perform assigned duties, including computer software, hardware, and data systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use independent judgement when releasing information to the public.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Minimum Qualifications
Membership in good standing with the Florida bar.
Two years of professional experience in the practice of law.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements
Florida Bar License
Benefits
Health insurance (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
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts
Contact Information
Contact: LINDSEY MILLER-HAILEY, 850-412-3637
Background Screening
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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.
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