68064824 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled at $3,076.93 biweekly (80,000.18 annually) and is non-negotiable. Our Organization and Mission: The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives. Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. The General Counsel’s Office provides support to the Agency to assist with carrying out its mission. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida. Agency Objectives: COST-EFFECTIVE Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers. TRANSPARENT Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions. HIGH QUALITY Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first. The Work You Will Do: Represent the Agency in litigation matters pertaining to the Medicaid Program. Seek out and identify potential legal problems for the Agency. How You Will Grow: AHCA employees are expected to uphold the four core values: Accountability, Fairness, Responsiveness, and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including: • Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees • Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance • Dental, vision and supplemental insurance • State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually • Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year • Opportunities for career advancement • Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities) • Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required) • Training opportunities • Flexible Spending Accounts • Shared Savings Program for select medical services • Lower copays for prescription drugs • Health and Wellness discounts For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ This is not a remote position.

Requirements

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.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use independent judgement 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.
Ability to travel with or without accommodation.
Florida Bar Membership in Good Standing
Two years’ professional experience in the practice of law.
Florida Bar License

Responsibilities

Represent the Agency in litigation matters pertaining to the Medicaid Program.
Seek out and identify potential legal problems for the Agency.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts