Lead Attorney, Child Support Enforcement

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Tallahassee seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Child Support Enforcement Bureau. The role focuses on representing the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support in state and federal courts, handling paternity and support actions, enforcement, and related matters with fairness and efficiency.

Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills are essential, along with admission to the Florida Bar and relevant legal experience.

Qualifications

• Admittance to the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Two years of professional legal experience in the practice of law.
• Experience in state or federal court proceedings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign documents filed with the court or submitted to counsel for legal sufficiency.
• Prepare complex legal documents and drafts of discovery requests/responses.
• Attend trial litigation, mediations, and court appearances on behalf of the state.

Skills

Legal research

Court litigation

Legal drafting

Education

Admission to the Florida Bar

Two years of professional legal experience

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General in Tallahassee seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Child Support Enforcement Bureau. The role focuses on representing the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support in state and federal courts, handling paternity and support actions, enforcement, and related matters with fairness and efficiency.

Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills are essential, along with admission to the Florida Bar and relevant legal experience.