City of Victoria TX · 4 months ago
Attorney (Health & Human Services Committee)
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe City of Victoria TX is seeking an Attorney for the Health & Human Services Committee. This role involves providing legal expertise on health care legislation, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and advising legislative committees on complex legal matters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducts legal research on state and federal health care laws, regulations and caselaw, and prepares legal opinions on questions submitted by authorized persons
Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida law and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff
Researches and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of committee chairman, committee members, and other legislators
Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals
Provides legal counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on complex legal matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs; interprets state and federal legislation and regulations related to programs of any relevant governmental unit
Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request
Assists in planning committee and subcommittee meetings including speakers, presentations, and materials
Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedures Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority; monitors Florida court cases and administrative decisions and advises agencies accordingly; reviews statutes passed each session and calls to the attention of the agencies all those which may require administrative rule promulgation, repeal or amendment
Serves as liaison with State agencies
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar
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 deal tactfully and courteously with the public, press, and lobbyists
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to use independent judgment 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
Benefits
Affordable health insurance options
Free dental
Long-term disability and employee life insurance
Competitive retirement
College tuition waiver program
Employee assistance program
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Health and Dental Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit
Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
Florida Retirement System
Florida Pre-Tax Plan And Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid Holidays
Company
City of Victoria TX
Municipality of Victoria, Texas.
Founded in 1824
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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