Attorney (Health & Human Services Committee)

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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 :

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

Applications are 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 email HouseAPD@FLHouse.gov

Accommodation for Disability

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

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