Attorney-Assistant, Assistant & Senior Assistant Attorney General

Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

9 paid holidays + 1 Personal Holiday

State Group Insurance (health, life, m

Retirement plan options (FRS)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

And more

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General is seeking Attorney-Assistant Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, and Senior Assistant Attorney General in Florida. The roles involve prosecuting and defending civil litigation, settlement negotiations, and extensive appellate work across multiple Florida locations.

Candidates must be admitted to the Florida Bar with varying years of experience. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on public service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the ABA and membership of the Florida Bar. Applicants who are law graduates but not current Florida Bar members may be considered; but must provide proof and sit for the Florida Bar exam within 12 months.
• Assistant Attorney General requires admission to the Florida Bar and two years of professional legal experience.
• Senior Assistant Attorney General requires admission to the Florida Bar and six years of professional legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in federal and state courts.
• Handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice.
• Research and draft motions, answers, replies, memoranda, briefs, opinions, and other pleadings.
• Attend trials, hearings, and appellate arguments; appear before agency boards and legislative committees.
• Perform investigations and all aspects of discovery; manage case status reports and time records.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; coordinate with legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns.

Job description

Requisition No: 885995

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: Attorney-Assistant, Assistant & Senior Assistant Attorney General

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 0000

Salary: $77,219.22 - $83,522.92 - $97,390.80

Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2026

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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.

Position Summary:

This advertisement is to fill multiple positions in the Office of the Attorney General within Civil Litigation Unit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tallahassee, Florida and West Palm Beach, Florida. The positions available are: Attorney-Assistant Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, and Senior Assistant Attorney General. This advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled.

Pay:

Attorney-Assistant Attorney General is $77,219.22, Assistant Attorney General is $83,522.92, and Senior Assistant Attorney General is $97,390.80 annually.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Attorney-Assistant Attorney General requires a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and membership of the Florida Bar. Applicants who are law school graduates, but not current members of the Florida Bar and third year law students can be considered; however, proof of the Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and approval to sit for the Florida Bar exam must be provided prior to the date of employment. Any employment offer would be contingent upon admission to the bar within 12 months of the date of employment. The Assistant Attorney General requires 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. The required legal experience must be from the practice of law i 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 within 12 months of the appointment to a position in this class. The Senior Assisant Attorney General requires Admission to the Florida Bar and six 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. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in civil trial and appellate litigation.

The Work You Will Do

Prosecute and defend 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. Handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice. Exercise a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence, and substantive law. Requires the ability to research and work independently and involves travel in and out of state. Research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders, and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents. Attend trials, hearings, and appellate oral arguments in court and appear before agency boards and legislative committees. Performs investigations and all aspects of discovery. Perform routine administrative matters, including providing instructive work to legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns; attending staff meetings; preparing time records, and case status reports; filing documents, etc. The Senior Assistant Attorney will have greater responsibility for the more sensitive and complex cases, including class action lawsuits, which deal with the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders, and judges.

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).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.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 an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an 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.