ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000245

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, in Tallahassee, is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in federal and state courts.

The role requires admission to the Florida Bar and at least two years of professional legal experience. You will handle trial and appellate matters, conduct research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with other OAG attorneys. Travel may be required as part of case management.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• Two years of professional experience in the practice of law or related fields.
• Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for Florida Bar if admitted within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, motion practice, and trials (jury and non-jury).
• Research and draft motions, answers, replies, memoranda, briefs, and other pleadings.
• Perform routine administrative duties and supervise staff where applicable.

Skills

Legal research

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

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Requisition No:886291

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Pay: $100,227 Annually

Position Summary: This position prosecutes and defends civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in all federal and state trial and appellate courts, as requested and as provided by law.

Qualifications:

• Admission to the Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings. The required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States. Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for the required admission to the Florida Bar provided that, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class

The Work You Will Do: This position’s duties include but not limited to the following:

• The Assistant Attorney General will handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, motion practice, pretrial proceedings and jury and non-jury trials, as well as post-trial and appellate practice. The position requires a working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, evidence and substantive law, and it requires the ability to research and work independently and involves travel in and out of state. The Assistant Attorney General is responsible for sensitive and complex cases, including cases involving the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders and judges. These cases frequently have statewide impact and influence the policy direction of state government. These cases can involve the need for rapid responses and preliminary hearings, but when a matter requires such a rapid response, the attorney in this position will typically be working with other OAG attorneys who have experience handling such matters. The Assistant Attorney General is responsible for cases involving constitutional law, civil rights, elections, environmental law, etc.
• The Assistant Attorney General will research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents. The attorney in this position will attend and conduct trials, hearings and appellate oral arguments in court and appear before agency boards and legislative committees. The attorney in this position performs investigations and all aspects of discovery.
• The position also performs routine administrative matters, including: providing direction to legal assistants, paralegals, and interns; attending staff meetings; preparing time records and case status reports; filing documents, etc.
• The Assistant Attorney General assists and advises entry-level attorneys in trial, pleading, practice, procedure, and performance. The position also responds to inquiries from the public. The attorney in this position is also expected to maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attending continuing legal education and other professional seminars.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify).E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the requiredwaiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may haveto repay all benefits you have received, including any DeferredRetirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

Candidate 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, 32301
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302
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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.