Closing Date: 25th September, 2025
Description:
Your Specific Responsibilities:- This position will serve as the Chief Legal Counsel to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use. The incumbent will function as lead attorney for the Office and will be responsible for supervising other programmatic attorneys.
- The incumbent will coordinate Office legal needs with other attorneys and staff to ensure client satisfaction.
- This position will provide the Office with clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory, and regulatory interpretations.
- The incumbent will engage in rulemaking, including drafting and promulgating administrative rules pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, on complex subject matters.
- This position is responsible for reviewing and responding to administrative filings including petitions for variance, waiver, and declaratory statements.
- The position will be responsible for reviewing and preparing agency action in disciplinary proceedings against licensees and handling resulting administrative litigation.
- The incumbent will provide oversight of and/or representation in the Office's litigation, including formal and informal administrative hearings, state and federal court actions, and appeals.
- The incumbent provides expert legislative analyses and legal review of all bills impacting the Office. Additionally, the position provides counsel on implementing legislation.
- The incumbent provides the Office with guidance on public records issues and assists with review as needed.
- The position is responsible for planning and directing the work of the Office's attorneys, approving leave, documenting performance deficiencies, recognizing milestones and successes, and recommending hiring or disciplinary action.
- The position performs other related duties as required by the Deputy General Counsel or the General Counsel.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative hearings or court proceedings. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of rulemaking authority and process; knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Qualifications:
Law degree (J.D.) and five years of professional experience in the practice of law. Must be a member of the Florida
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
The Florida Department of Health, State Health Office where the incumbent will work, is located in the scenic Southwood community of Tallahassee. The State Health Office sits on a beautiful, sprawling campus complete with lakes, walking trails, and nearby restaurants. The Department promotes the health of its employees and encourages staff to walk the beautiful grounds during breaks. While our professional dress code is standard, we offer the added benefit of wearing athletic shoes when not in court for comfort and walks, along with a relaxed professional casual dress code policy on Fridays.
Professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative hearings or court proceedings. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of rulemaking authority and process; knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Qualifications:
Law degree (J.D.) and five years of professional experience in the practice of law. Must be a member of the Florida
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
The Florida Department of Health, State Health Office where the incumbent will work, is located in the scenic Southwood community of Tallahassee. The State Health Office sits on a beautiful, sprawling campus complete with lakes, walking trails, and nearby restaurants. The Department promotes the health of its employees and encourages staff to walk the beautiful grounds during breaks. While our professional dress code is standard, we offer the added benefit of wearing athletic shoes when not in court for comfort and walks, along with a relaxed professional casual dress code policy on Fridays.
