Requisition No: 826757

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ATTORNEY - 64000536

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64000536

Salary: $63,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PROSECUTION SERVICES UNIT

ENTRY LEVEL ATTORNEY

Open Competitive Opportunity

THIS IS A ROLLING REQUISITION THAT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR TWO MONTHS.

THIS REQUISITION WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE PROSECUTION SERVICES UNIT AS THEY OCCUR.

REMOTE ASSIGNMENTS AVAILABLE IN INVESTIGATIVE FIELD OFFICE LOCATIONS

The Prosecution Services Unit (PSU) is the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. PSU prosecutes violations of state law and administrative rules by licensees of the healthcare professions regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, pursuant to chapters 120 and 456, Florida Statutes. Attorneys in PSU evaluate investigative reports for probable cause, make probable cause recommendations, and litigate cases where probable cause has been found to final resolution.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an entry level lawyer position. The incumbent will generally handle fewer or less complex disciplinary cases and may work independently under infrequent supervision.

• Reviews case files, develops legal opinions, and prepares probable cause recommendations including administrative complaints and closing orders.
• Presents cases before probable cause panels.
• Drafts pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Represents the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings and in circuit court.
• Provides timely and professional representation in all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, motion practice, discovery, trial presentation, witness examination, and post-hearing pleadings preparation.

Qualifications:

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.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee Headquarters:

2585 Merchants Row Blvd.

Tallahassee, FL 32399

or

Remote Investigative Field Office Locations:

Pensacola, Alachua, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Orlando

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

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.

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.

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.