ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000010

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

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. The primary duty of the position is to represent the Florida Department of Revenue in litigation in the state courts and in the Division of Administrative Hearings. Cases involve matters related to tax assessments, refund claims, and ad valorem (property tax) issues statewide. The attorney may be assigned to cases both at the trial and appellate levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• 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.
• Complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc.
• All employment and/or detailed information about work experience must be listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
• Applicant responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level position who will initially work largely as co-counsel or under close supervision of a more senior attorney.
• Continue to acquire expertise in state tax matters and litigation, including through the OAG’s formal training program.
• As the A-AAG matures professionally, less direct supervision will occur, and the attorney will take on increasingly complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Florida Department of Revenue in litigation in state courts and the Division of Administrative Hearings.
• Handle cases involving tax assessments, refund claims, and ad valorem (property tax) issues statewide.
• Work on cases at both the trial and appellate levels.
• Research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, orders, and other documents.
• Assist or lead in developing litigation strategy in conjunction with the client.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Conduct discovery.
• Prepare for trial or hearing.
• Represent the Department in simple to medium complexity matters.
• Co-counsel on more complex matters.
• Continue to acquire expertise in state tax matters and litigation, including through the OAG’s formal training program.
• Perform administrative tasks, which may include 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.

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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level