State of Florida · 2 days ago
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64081030 1
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yrThe State of Florida's Department of Health is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation for various programs, including the Child Care Food Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The role involves offering expert legal guidance, monitoring legal updates, conducting legal research, and representing the agency in litigation.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Providing legal counsel to and representing the Bureau of Child Care Food Programs in the administration of the Child Care Food Program, the Afterschool Meals Program, and Homeless Children Nutrition program
Providing legal counsel and representing the Bureau of WIC in the administration of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
Completing a certification twice a year certifying time worked on the Child Care Food Program
Providing legal guidance on the application of relevant federal and state laws, including policies from the United States Department of Agriculture and the Code of Federal Regulations
Monitoring and communicating legal updates to the Bureaus and Chief Legal Counsel, ensuring they are aware of new rules, policies, and statutes
Conducting legal review of all public records requests received by either Bureau
Interpreting and applying federal and state laws, administrative rules, and case law to a variety of agency activities, including those involving vendors and participants in federal programs
Advising on key legal processes like sanctions, financial claims disallowances, and administrative review requests
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal documents, such as contracts, interagency agreements, and memorandums of understanding
Providing legal oversight for bureau rulemaking, ensuring full compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act
Reviewing and analyzing all policies and procedures to guarantee they are legally sound, conducting legislative analyses, providing legal opinions, and consulting with staff on legal issues to ensure the agency's actions are legally compliant and effective
Representing the bureaus in litigation in all forums
Conducting thorough legal research, performing detailed case analysis and developing strategic recommendations for case proceedings
Representing the programs in court and ensuring that both the programs and Chief Legal Counsel are kept fully informed of all litigation developments
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by the Office of the General Counsel
Participating in and attending educational conferences and other opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and development
Qualification
Required
Admission to the Florida Bar and professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, or in administrative or judicial hearings
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
Must be a member of the Florida Bar
Experience in the practice of law, legal research, or in administrative or judicial hearings
Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
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
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