68064682 - SENIOR ATTORNEY
Date: Apr 20, 2026
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Requisition No: 874367
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Working Title: 68064682 - SENIOR ATTORNEY
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 68064682
Salary: $3,653.85 - $4,269.24 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2026
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
Salary: $3,653.85 - $4,269.24 Biweekly ($95,000.10 - $111,000.24 annually).
Our Organization and Mission:
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity.
The Agency is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.
Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis' vision for Florida's health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.
The General Counsel's Office provides support to the Agency to assist with carrying out its mission.
If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.
As one of Florida's leading state agencies, AHCA's diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.
Agency Objectives:
COST-EFFECTIVE
Leveraging Florida's buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.
TRANSPARENT
Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.
HIGH QUALITY
Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.
The Work You Will Do:
Under the supervision of the General Counsel, this position applies his or her legal expertise to handle litigation, to research federal and state Medicaid issues, to conduct legal discovery, and to prepare legal pleadings and briefs.
The attorney must be able to assimilate and analyze a variety of legislation and legal concepts relating to Medicaid.
Examples of Work Performed:
Represent the Agency in litigation matters pertaining to the Agency in State and Federal Courts.
The incumbent is expected to represent the Agency in all bankruptcy and procurement related matters.
During litigation, keep in close contact with all personnel affected by the suit.
Office personnel should be informed of all major decision points and copied with all significant pleadings and memoranda filed and received.
Prepare and review all necessary legal documents.
The facts and law for each case should be thoroughly researched.
The goal is to facilitate the Agency's delivery of human and social services and protecting the public interest.
Seek out and identify potential legal problems for the Agency.
Present identified problems along with any proposed legal advice to the Agency General Counsel.
This should be accomplished by participating in an agency consultant role to office personnel and groups, reviewing documents, rules, manuals, and proposed and existing legislation.
Work with Agency personnel in developing legislation, reviewing proposed legislation from any source, implementing new legislation, and reviewing existing statutes for the purpose of proposing any needed remedial legislation.
How You Will Grow:
AHCA employees are expected to uphold the four core values: Accountability, Fairness, Responsiveness, and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
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/
This is not a remote position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of bankruptcy laws.
Knowledge of procurement laws.
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.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use independent judgement 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.
Ability to travel with or without accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Florida Bar Membership in Good Standing
Two years' professional experience in the practice of law.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Florida Bar License
CONTACT: GLENN RININGER 850-412-3686
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.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
