State of Florida · 3 days ago
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64007410
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $95K/yrThe State of Florida's Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to serve as legal counsel to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use. The role involves providing legal guidance, preparing legal opinions, and engaging in administrative rulemaking related to the program.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU)
Engages in administrative rulemaking for the OMMU
Prepares written legal opinions involving federal and state statutory interpretation, administrative rules, and court decisions
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
Prepares legal analysis of legislation impacting the program and advises on implementation
Responsible for assisting with administrative and civil litigation matters pertaining to the assigned programs
Provides assigned program with guidance on public records issues and assists with review as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Member of the Florida Bar in good standing
Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Communicating effectively with others in writing
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
Organizational skills
Benefits
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
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Jimmy Patronis
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