ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000490

State of Florida

15d

About The Position

This Attorney-Assistant Attorney General position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Civil Legal Service unit in Tallahassee, Florida. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: This position requires as a prerequisite to employment a degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, the submission of an application for admission to the Florida Bar, and membership in the Florida Bar within one year of employment. This is an entry-level attorney position. While waiting for admission to the Bar, the attorney will not act as lead counsel in any matter or appear in any court proceeding, except as is consistent with the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. During this time, the responsibilities of this position will emphasize research and drafting motions, memoranda and briefs in support of other attorneys in the unit. The primary duty of the position is to represent the Florida Department of Revenue in litigation in the state courts and in the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. Cases involve matters related to tax assessments, refund claims, and ad valorem (property tax) issues. An attorney-assistant attorney general is an entry-level position who will initially work largely as co-counsel or under close supervision of a more senior attorney. The attorney will be expected to research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, orders, and other documents. The attorney will also assist or lead in developing litigation strategy in conjunction with the client, preparing witnesses for depositions and trial, conducting discovery, and preparing for trial or hearing. The attorney will be expected to represent the Department in matters of simple to medium complexity, and to co-counsel on more complex matters. The attorney-assistant attorney general is expected to continue to acquire expertise in state tax matters and litigation, including through the OAG’s formal training program. As the incumbent matures professionally, less direct supervision will occur, and the attorney will take on increasingly complex cases. The attorney-assistant attorney general also performs administrative tasks, which may include the following: coordinating work assignments with co-counsel, administrative secretaries, paralegals, and interns; attending bureau staff meetings; preparing travel vouchers, time records and case status reports; filing documents, etc. 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. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at [phone].

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and membership of the Florida Bar.
• Applicants who are law school graduates but not current members of the Florida Bar and third year law students can be considered; however, proof of the Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and approval to sit for the Florida bar exam must be provided prior to the date of employment.
• Any employment offer would be contingent upon admission to the bar within 12 months of the date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Research and drafting motions, memoranda and briefs in support of other attorneys in the unit.
• Represent the Florida Department of Revenue in litigation in the state courts and in the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.
• Cases involve matters related to tax assessments, refund claims, and ad valorem (property tax) issues.
• Research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, orders, and other documents.
• Assist or lead in developing litigation strategy in conjunction with the client, preparing witnesses for depositions and trial, conducting discovery, and preparing for trial or hearing.
• Represent the Department in matters of simple to medium complexity, and to co-counsel on more complex matters.
• Coordinating work assignments with co-counsel, administrative secretaries, paralegals, and interns
• Attending bureau staff meetings
• Preparing travel vouchers, time records and case status reports
• Filing documents

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees