• Attorney (Florida House of Representatives)

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    Attorney (Florida House of Representatives)

     

    Date: May 20, 2025

     

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    Job Title Attorney (Florida House of Representatives)

     

    Closing Date/Time Continuous

     

    Salary Depends on Qualifications

     

    Job Type Salaried Full-Time

     

    Location Tallahassee, Florida

     

    Office H General House

    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 aForm 1 – Statement of Financial Interests (https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/2023/form/1/instructions/print) with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

    Salary

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

     

    This position is not eligible for remote work.

     

    Examples of Work Performed

     

    + Conducts legal research on state and federal health care laws, regulations and caselaw, and preparation of 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; answers telephone inquiries and composes routine responses to constituents.

    + 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.

    + 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.

    + 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.

     

    Accommodation for Disability

     

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

     

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    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee