Closing Date: 3rd November, 2025
Description:
Open Competitive OpportunityJoin Our Team of Passionate Attorneys: Protecting Public Health with Purpose
Are You an Attorney with a Calling for Public Service?
The Florida Department of Health is seeking dedicated attorneys to join Prosecution Services Unit (PSU), the legal enforcement arm of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. If you have a passion for public service, a purpose-driven mindset and desire a career with excellent benefits and work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you.
Why Choose PSU?
As a Senior Attorney in PSU, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Floridians. You will interact directly with healthcare licensure boards and litigate cases to their final resolution—all while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contribution.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Initiation of Administrative Proceedings: Independently review case files, develop legal opinions, and prepare probable cause recommendations, including administrative complaints and closing orders.
- Board Presentations: Present cases before healthcare licensure boards across the State of Florida for final disciplinary action.
- Litigation: Represent the Department before the Division of Administrative Hearings, managing all aspects of litigation from trial preparation to post-hearing pleadings.
- Case Management: Oversee an inventory of cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution in compliance with statutory requirements.
- Collaboration: Respond to public records requests, inquiries from counsel, Respondents, members of the public and other agencies regarding ongoing cases.
- Free Continuing Legal Education: Opportunity for up to 24 hours yearly of free CLE credit regarding all aspects of administrative litigation and general practice.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in our mission to protect public health and ensure the highest standards of medical practice in Florida. A career with PSU offers not only professional challenges and rewards but also a work environment that truly values your contribution and supports your overall well-being.
Apply Today and Start a Rewarding Career with PSU!
Qualifications:
- Active membership in the Florida Bar.
- A commitment to excellence, integrity, and public service.
- 2+ years of active legal practice in Florida- Salary commensurate with experience.
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:-Pensacola: 826 Creighton Road, Suite B-105, Pensacola, FL 32504
