Closing Date: 10th July, 2024
Description:
Open Competitive OpportunityThis Requisition Will Be Open for Two Months and Will Be Used to Fill
Vacancies as They Occur in The Prosecution Services Unit
Remote Assignments Available in Investigative Field Office Locations
The Prosecution Services Unit (psu) Is the Legal Enforcement Arm of The Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Senior Attorneys in Psu Evaluate Investigative Reports for Probable Cause, Make Probable Cause Recommendations, and Litigate Cases Where Probable Cause Has Been Found to Final Resolution.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This Position Works Independently Within a Team to Prosecute Violations of State Law and Administrative Rules by Licensees of The Healthcare Professions Regulated by The Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Pursuant to Chapters 120 and 456, Florida Statutes. in This Position You Will:
- Review Case Files, Develop Legal Opinions, and Prepare Probable Cause Recommendations Including Administrative Complaints and Closing Orders.
- Present Cases Before Healthcare Licensure Boards Across the State of Florida.
- Represent the Department Before the Division of Administrative Hearings and In Circuit Court.
- Provide Timely and Professional Representation in All Aspects of Litigation, Including Trial Preparation, Motion Practice, Discovery, Trial Presentation, Witness Examination, and Post-Hearing Pleadings Preparation.
- Manage an Inventory of Cases to Ensure Timely Resolution in Accordance with Statutory Requirements.
- Timely Respond to Public Records Requests, Inquiries from Counsel, and From Other Agencies Regarding Current Cases.
Qualifications:
- Membership in The Florida Bar
- Salary Based on Experience.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee Headquarters:
2585 Merchants Row Blvd.
Tallahassee, Fl 32399
Or
Remote Investigative Field Office Locations:
Pensacola, Alachua, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Orlando
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.
