Attorney (Health & Human Services Committee)

MyFlorida • Tallahassee, FL • 2d ago

Date: Sep 3, 2025

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE

FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Job Title:

Attorney (Health & Human Services Committee)

General Summary

This position functions as a legal expert on a legislative committee, legislators and staff related to health care industry regulation and government human services programs. Under supervision of the committee staff director or a subcommittee policy chief, the attorney provides legal work in the examination and preparation of health care legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, or other documents; conducts research to assist a policy chief or staff director; researches and prepares staff analyses, reports, legislation and amendments; and provides counsel and advice to legislative committees.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 - Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed:

Conducts legal research on state and federal health care laws, regulations and caselaw, and prepares legal opinions on questions submitted by authorized persons.

Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida law and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff.

Researches and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of committee chairman, committee members, and other legislators.

Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.

Provides legal counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on complex legal matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs; interprets state and federal legislation and regulations related to programs of any relevant governmental unit.

Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request.

Assists in planning committee and subcommittee meetings including speakers, presentations, and materials.

Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedures Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority; monitors Florida court cases and administrative decisions and advises agencies accordingly; reviews statutes passed each session and calls to the attention of the agencies all those which may require administrative rule promulgation, repeal or amendment.

Serves as liaison with State agencies.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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, press, and lobbyists.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to use independent judgment 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Submission of Application

Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/jobs/5007999/attorney-health-human-services-committee?keywords=Attorney&page@type=jobOpportunitiesJobs)

Applicationsare available through the Florida Legislature Website Online Sunshine to send to:

Office of Administration & Professional Development

Florida House of Representatives

402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

or emailHouseAPD@FLHouse.gov

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee

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