Attorney (Health & Human Services Committee)
Florida House of Representatives
Health & Human Services Committee
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
Accommodation for Disability:
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.