ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000809

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

22h

About The Position

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.

This position is in the Child Support Enforcement Bureau and involves managing a high-volume caseload representing the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support for the purpose of helping children get the financial support they need and deserve from their parents. Representation will involve legal actions such as establishing paternity and child support, enforcement, and/or other legal actions in a fair and efficient process in both Circuit Court and the Division of Administrative Hearings. Excellent organizational skills, time-management, and communication skills are key.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar and two 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign documents generated by staff that are to be filed with the court, submitted to counsel, and/or the judiciary to ensure legal sufficiency or appropriateness before signing.
• Prepare complex legal documents.
• Reviews and drafts discovery requests and responses.
• Review and process legal correspondence.
• Attends trial litigation, mediations, and any other court related appearances in circuit court and DOAH on behalf of the Department of Revenue Child Support Program including thorough preparation of cases and timely submission of court orders.
• Advises the Attorney Supervisor of any cases potentially requiring appellate action and, when appropriate, filing the notice of appeal at the trial level and completing the request for appellate authorization. Keeps the Attorney Supervisor updated on complex cases, as needed.
• Assumes lead trial attorney responsibilities and acts as a liaison with the court regarding day to day administrative issues.
• Provides updates and information on case status to the supervisor, client, and/or partners as requested. Provides assistance researching specific case related inquiries. Participates in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
• Maintain case files and ensure files have all proper documentation. Update activity and status in all necessary databases to meet deadlines and contractual performance standards.
• Timely updates billable hours in time tracking database.
• Conducts complex legal research and interprets statutes, regulations, rules and operating procedures, providing legal advice/information to the client or Attorney Supervisor as requested.
• Mentors recently hired attorneys and assists with staff training as directed.
• Performs related work as directed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed