Assistant Attorney General-Dla - 41000809 1

DGS Office of External Affairs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The DGS Office of External Affairs seeks an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Florida Department of Revenue in child support matters in Circuit Court and hearings. You will manage a heavy caseload, pursue paternity establishment, enforcement actions, and litigation to secure child support for families.

Responsibilities include document review, court appearances, case management, and legal research to support fair and efficient resolutions.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar or membership in good standing in another state Bar with commitment to obtain Florida Bar admission within 12 months
• Two years of professional experience in law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative/judicial hearings
• Knowledge of legal methods, techniques, and skills for child support litigation and case management
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication abilities
• Competent use of work methodologies, computer applications, software, and office equipment

Responsibilities

• Representing in Circuit Court and administrative hearings
• Manage a high-volume caseload of child support cases
• Establish paternity and enforcement actions
• Litigation to ensure financial support for children
• Document review, court appearances, case management, and legal research

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Florida Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Enforcement Bureau representing the Florida Department of Revenue in Circuit Court and administrative hearings. The role involves managing a high-volume caseload of child support cases, including establishing paternity, enforcement actions, and litigation to ensure children receive financial support from their parents. Responsibilities include document review, court appearances, case management, and legal research in support of fair and efficient case resolution.

Key qualifications:

• Admission to the Florida Bar or membership in good standing in another state Bar with commitment to obtain Florida Bar admission within 12 months
• Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings
• Knowledge of legal methods, techniques, and skills necessary for child support litigation and case management
• Excellent organizational skills, time-management, and communication abilities
• Competent use of work methodologies, computer applications, software, and office equipment