Senior Civil Litigator for Complex Litigation

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

State Group Insurance coverage (health

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The State of Florida Office of the Attorney General in Tallahassee is seeking a Senior Assistant Attorney General to handle complex civil litigation. The role involves prosecuting and defending state-related cases across trial and appellate courts, with responsibilities including settlements, pleadings, and trial work.

Candidates must be admitted to the Florida Bar with at least six years of related practice, research, or teaching experience, and be prepared to travel.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar and six years of professional experience in the practice of law.
• Experience in legal research, teaching law, or administrative/judicial hearings.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in federal and state courts and tribunals.
• Handle settlements, pleadings, pre-trial, trials and appellate practice.
• Research and draft motions, answers, briefs, and other pleadings.
• Attend trials and hearings, supervise staff, and advise junior attorneys.
• Maintain current expertise and contribute to legal knowledge base.

Skills

6+ years legal experience

Education

Admission to the Florida Bar

Job description

The State of Florida Office of the Attorney General in Tallahassee is seeking a Senior Assistant Attorney General to handle complex civil litigation. The role involves prosecuting and defending state-related cases across trial and appellate courts, with responsibilities including settlements, pleadings, and trial work.

Candidates must be admitted to the Florida Bar with at least six years of related practice, research, or teaching experience, and be prepared to travel.