State of Florida

SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64000535

State of Florida$110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) required
  • Five years of professional experience in legal practice
  • Active member of the Florida Bar
  • Knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings
  • Familiarity with rulemaking authority and process

Responsibilities

  • Provide statutory and regulatory interpretations for agency programs
  • Prepare legislative analyses and legal reviews for programs
  • Draft written legal opinions on laws and administrative rules
  • Advise staff on complex legal issues
  • Review and ensure policies comply with federal and state law
  • Oversee agency rulemaking and draft administrative rules
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Benefits

  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
  • Comprehensive State Group Insurance options
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition waivers and additional benefits
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 882933

Agency: Department of Health



Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64000535

Salary: $110,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026

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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.

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

(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.

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About State of Florida

The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the third-most populous state and the 22nd largest by area. The state capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida is known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and tourist attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. The state is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami.
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