68063529 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

Requisition No: 885799

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68063529 - SENIOR ATTORNEY

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68063529

Salary: $3,846.16 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2026

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT - TALLAHASSEE

Requisition Title: Attorney - General Counsel's Office

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Location: Tallahassee, Florida

This position will be filled at $3,846.16 Biweekly and is non-negotiable (Annual Salary: $100,000.16).

Organization and Mission

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity.

The Agency oversees and administers the Florida Medicaid program, licenses and regulates nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and promotes transparency to empower health care consumers.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, AHCA is dedicated to advancing the Governor's vision for a health care system that is cost‑effective, transparent, and high‑quality.

The Office of the General Counsel supports this mission by providing legal guidance and representation to the Agency.

If you are seeking meaningful public service work that impacts millions of Floridians, AHCA invites you to apply.

Agency Objectives

• Cost‑Effective: Deliver high‑quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.
• Transparent: Support initiatives that help consumers make informed health care decisions.
• High Quality: Improve health outcomes and put individuals first in all we do.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Legal Counsel with supervision of attorneys and staff in the Tallahassee office.
• Provide legal advice to the Division of Health Quality Assurance on issues involving licensure and regulation of health care facilities, including statutory and rule interpretation, administrative rule development, legislative bill analysis, and related matters.
• Represent the Agency in civil and administrative proceedings before DOAH, state and federal trial courts, and bankruptcy courts. Litigation may involve certificate of need actions, license denials or withdrawals, administrative fines, waivers and variances, declaratory statements, rule challenges, bankruptcy matters, and exemption‑from‑disqualification appeals.
• Serve as an informal hearing officer for Agency matters.
• Participate in rule development, review proposed rules for legal sufficiency, attend rule workshops/hearings, and defend rule challenges.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, Agency personnel, and other government entities in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide written and oral legal opinions based on thorough legal research and fact analysis.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventative legal guidance to Agency leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Agency leadership.

Growth Opportunities

AHCA upholds four core values: Accountability, Fairness, Responsiveness, and Teamwork. Employees are given the opportunity to work on meaningful, high‑impact projects and gain valuable experience quickly in a dynamic legal environment.

Work Location

Tallahassee offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, with rolling hills, canopy roads, cultural attractions, and proximity to the coast. As home to state government and major universities, Tallahassee is an ideal location for both new professionals and seasoned attorneys. Florida's lack of a state income tax adds to its appeal.

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 176 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/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedures.
• Strong skills in reading comprehension, legal analysis, research, and organization.
• Ability to provide sound and well‑reasoned legal counsel.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, statutes, regulations, and administrative rules.
• Ability to apply legal reasoning and anticipate potential legal issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in situations requiring independent decision‑making.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to use technology effectively, including legal research tools, software applications, and data systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment when determining the appropriateness of releasing information to the public.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate legal writing and prepare a variety of legal documents.
• Ability to research legal authorities, documents, and reference materials thoroughly.
• Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or participating in administrative or judicial hearings.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Florida Bar License

CONTACT: ELIZABETH DEMARCO 727-552-1980

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.