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SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001120State of Florida • Tampa, FL, US
SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001120

SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001120

State of Florida • Tampa, FL, US
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Requisition No : 848574

Agency : Office of the Attorney General

Working Title : SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001120

Pay Plan : SES

Position Number : 41001120

Salary : $95,481.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date : 03 / 21 / 2025

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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 position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Civil Litigation Unit in Tampa, Florida.

Pay : $95,481.00 Annually

Qualifications : Admission to the Florida Bar and six (6) 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 Forfeiture or Criminal Law experience.

The Work You Will Do : The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following :

  • The Senior Assistant Attorney General is responsible 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 incumbent is responsible for coordinating and authoring trial and appellate briefs, motions, and other legal pleadings on major issues of statewide importance. These cases frequently have statewide impact, represent significant monetary exposure, and influence the policy direction of state government.
  • The Senior Assistant Attorney General is responsible for prosecuting and defending 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; handling settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice; and exercising a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence and substantive law. The position requires the ability to research and work independently and involves travel in and out of state. The incumbent will research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders, and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents. Computer use is required for the preparation of pleadings, briefs, and other documents. Additional requirements include conducting investigations and involvement in all aspects of discovery.
  • This office relies on the experience and leadership of senior-level attorneys to provide guidance to the less experienced attorneys in the office. It will be necessary for the Senior Assistant Attorney General to direct tasks to legal assistants, paralegals, and interns. The position also entails advising entry-level attorneys in all aspects of the office's practice and recommending hiring, retention, and promotion when asked.
  • The Senior Assistant Attorney General is expected to maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attending continuing legal education and other professional seminars, while contributing to the office's bank of legal briefs, memoranda, forms, and overall base of legal knowledge.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

  • Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
  • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and / or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
  • 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.
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE : To be considered for the position, all applicants must :

  • Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc.
  • Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and / or experience stated on the employment application and / or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
  • CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE : All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. 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).

    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.

    REMINDERS : Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS.

    Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

    Employment type : Full-time

    Job function : Legal

    Industries : Government Administration

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