Attorney-Assistant, Assistant & Senior Assistant Attorney General
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts. The Civil Litigation Unit is hiring multiple attorneys in Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Positions are available at the Attorney-Assistant Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, and Senior Assistant Attorney General levels. The advertisement remains open until all positions are filled. The attorneys prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as requested and provided by law. Work includes settlement negotiations; pleadings; pre-trial proceedings; jury and non-jury trials; post-trial work; and appellate practice. Attorneys research and draft legal documents, attend court proceedings and oral arguments, appear before agency boards and legislative committees, and conduct investigations and discovery. The work requires independent research and travel in and out of state. Senior Assistant Attorneys General handle cases with greater responsibility, including more sensitive and complex matters such as class action lawsuits involving the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders, and judges. Annual salaries are $77,219.22 for Attorney-Assistant Attorney General, $83,522.92 for Assistant Attorney General, and $97,390.80 for Senior Assistant Attorney General.
Requirements
- Attorney-Assistant Attorney General: Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar. Law school graduates who are not Florida Bar members and third-year law students may be considered if they provide proof of the degree and approval to sit for the Florida Bar exam before employment; appointment is contingent on admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of employment.
- Assistant Attorney General: 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.
- Senior Assistant Attorney General: Admission to the Florida Bar and six 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.
- For Assistant and Senior Assistant Attorney General positions, 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.
- Ability to research and work independently.
- Applicants must provide verifiable application information and responses to qualifying questions; employment gaps must be explained.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and expertise in civil trial and appellate litigation are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
- Handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial proceedings, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial matters, and appellate practice.
- Research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders, and other legal documents.
- Attend trials, hearings, and appellate oral arguments, and appear before agency boards and legislative committees.
- Conduct investigations and all aspects of discovery.
- Perform routine administrative duties, including providing instructive work to legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns; attending staff meetings; preparing time records and case status reports; and filing documents.
- Senior Assistant Attorneys General handle more sensitive and complex cases, including class action lawsuits involving state officials and public institutions.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
