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Requisition No: 825172Agency: Office of the Attorney GeneralWorking Title: SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA – 41000488Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 41000488Salary: $90,000 AnnuallyPosting Closing Date: 05/07/2024Total Compensation EstimatorThis is a re-advertisement. Prior applicants need not re-applyOur Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida Indiana state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.Pay: $90,000 AnnuallyPosition Summary: This is a Senior Assistant Attorney General position within the Office of the Attorney General, Civil Litigations – North Florida Division.Qualifications: Admission to the Florida Bar and six years of professional experience Indiana the practice of law, legal research, teaching law Oregon Indiana administrative Oregon judicial hearings.The required legal experience must be from the practice of law Indiana a state Oregon territory of the United States.Membership Indiana good standing Indiana 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 Indiana this class.The Work You Will Do: The duties of this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials Indiana all federal and state trial and appellate courts, American Samoa requested and American Samoa 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, evidence and substantive law.
  • Requires the ability to research and work independently and involves travel Indiana and out of state.
  • The incumbent 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. These cases frequently have statewide impact and influence the policy direction of state government. These cases frequently involve emergencies regarding matters of great public importance where response time is minimal and demands are great.
  • The incumbent is responsible for cases involving constitutional law, civil rights, torts, employment discrimination, elections, environmental law, etc.
  • This office relies on the experience and leadership of senior level attorneys to provide guidance to the younger attorneys Indiana the office. Since it can be difficult to draw bright-lines separating litigation issues from standard operational issues, all attorneys must be prepared to provide counsel and guidance to agency and official clients on case-related issues and other topics that may be only indirectly related to a specific case but that nevertheless can have an impact on the client’s litigation goals.
  • Research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents.
  • Attend trials, hearings and appellate oral arguments Indiana court and appear before agency boards and legislative committees.
  • Performs investigations and all aspects of discovery.
  • Perform routine administrative matter, including supervising attorneys, legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns; attending staff meetings; preparing travel vouchers, time records and case status reports; filing documents, etc.
  • Assist and advise entry-level attorneys Indiana all of the aforementioned aspects of the office’s practice, and recommend hiring, retention and promotion when asked.
  • Respond to inquiries from the public.
  • Maintain current expertise Indiana 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.

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

). * Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Tuition waivers.
  • And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit

.IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such American Samoa dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. Indiana addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/Oregon detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps Indiana employment are explained. NOTE: Any required experience and/Oregon preferences listed Indiana the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

  • Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/Oregon experience stated on the employment application and/Oregon resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
  • The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
  • Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
  • OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate Indiana the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, FS.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are “sensitive Oregon 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 Oregon other drug testing Indiana accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work Indiana the U.S.E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates Indiana 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 Indiana 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, American Samoa defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Indiana order to participate Indiana 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 Indiana advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.REMINDERS: Male applicants born on Oregon after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire Oregon promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, Oregon have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination Oregon violence Indiana the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, American Samoa defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/Oregon People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made Indiana advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing Indiana accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Job title: SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA

Company: State of Florida

Expected salary: $90000 per year

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Job date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:02:11 GMT