ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000755 at State of Florida Tallahassee, FL

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual and sick leave benefits

Paid holidays

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in Tallahassee, Florida, to provide legal advice and counsel to state agencies. Applicants must be admitted to the Florida Bar and possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing documents, and collaborating with agency clients. This position offers a salary of $83,522.92 annually and a range of benefits, including health insurance and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• Two years of professional experience in law practice.
• Membership in good standing in another state Bar may substitute for Florida Bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Render legal advice to regulatory boards.
• Interpret state and federal laws affecting agency duties.
• Conduct independent legal research and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Knowledge of state and federal laws

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000755

State of Florida, Tallahassee, FL
Requisition No: 865289
Position Number: 41000755
Salary: $83,522.92 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 12/09/2025

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.

Position Summary

This Assistant Attorney General position is within the Office of the Attorney General, Civil Legal Services unit in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pay

$83,522.92 Annually

Qualifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar and two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings.
• Required 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 may substitute for Florida Bar admission, provided the attorney applies for and obtains Florida admission within 12 months of appointment.
• Degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Work You Will Do

• Render legal advice and counsel to professional regulatory boards and other state agencies on matters such as drafting and promulgation of rules, agency action, and proper operation of agencies.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations affecting agency duties and functions; travel may be required.
• Review and comprehend voluminous written materials and exercise independent professional judgment.
• Provide counsel and guidance to agency clients on issues indirectly related to specific cases or statutes.
• Conduct independent legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, memoranda, and other documents; participate in administrative hearings, trials, settlement negotiations, investigations, discovery, and appellate briefs.
• Maintain current expertise in areas of practice, read recent judicial decisions, and attend continuing legal education and professional seminars.
• Perform routine administrative activities; attend staff meetings; prepare travel vouchers, time records, and case status reports.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

Legal & EEO Statements

• All OAG positions require a favorable background investigation, including fingerprinting, as per state law.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free Workplace; employees may be subject to reasonable suspicion or drug testing.
• All positions require U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the U.S.
• The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
• Candidates with disabilities requiring accommodation must notify the hiring authority in advance for timely assistance.
• Veterans’ Preference applies as per Florida Statutes; documentation is required with application.
• Selective Service registration is required for male applicants born on or after 10/1/1962 unless exempt.