ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000809 1 1

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Attorney General works in the Child Support Enforcement Bureau in Tallahassee, Florida, managing a high-volume caseload on behalf of the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program. The role helps children obtain financial support from their parents through legal actions involving paternity and child-support establishment, enforcement, and other proceedings. Representation takes place in Circuit Court and the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), with an emphasis on fair and efficient processes. Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills are important.

The attorney reviews and prepares legal documents, conducts complex legal research, represents the client in litigation and other court-related proceedings, and manages case files, deadlines, activity records, and billable-hour entries. The attorney may take the lead at trial, liaise with the court on administrative matters, advise the Attorney Supervisor about cases that may require appellate action, and mentor recently hired attorneys. The position also includes related work as directed.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings.
• Required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a U.S. state or territory.
• Membership in good standing in another state Bar may substitute for Florida Bar admission if the attorney applies for and obtains Florida Bar admission within 12 months of appointment, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and skills necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently, complete accurate and thorough work within established time frames, and meet or exceed expected work volume.
• Ability to use work methodologies, computer applications and software, and office equipment competently.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign staff-generated documents for legal sufficiency or appropriateness before filing with the court or submitting to counsel or the judiciary.
• Prepare complex legal documents.
• Review and draft discovery requests and responses.
• Review and process legal correspondence.
• Attend trials, mediations, and other court-related appearances in Circuit Court and DOAH on behalf of the Department of Revenue Child Support Program; prepare cases thoroughly and submit court orders timely.
• Notify the Attorney Supervisor of cases that may require appellate action and, when appropriate, file a notice of appeal at the trial level and complete the request for appellate authorization.
• Keep the Attorney Supervisor informed about complex cases as needed.
• Assume lead trial attorney responsibilities and serve as a liaison with the court regarding day-to-day administrative issues.
• Provide case-status updates and information to the supervisor, client, or partners as requested, and assist with research on case-related inquiries.
• Participate in required meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Maintain case files and ensure they contain proper documentation; update activity and status in required databases to meet deadlines and contractual performance standards.
• Timely update billable hours in the time-tracking database.
• Conduct complex legal research and interpret statutes, regulations, rules, and operating procedures; provide legal advice or information to the client or Attorney Supervisor as requested.
• Mentor recently hired attorneys and assist with staff training as directed.
• Perform related work as directed.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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