ATTORNEY - 73001208

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

12d•$45,543 - $64,000•Onsite

About The Position

This attorney position is responsible for representing the Florida Department of Revenue in bankruptcy matters related to the collection of state taxes and child support obligations for which the Department has responsibility. Under the general direction of the Chief Legal Counsel for the Bankruptcy Unit of the Office of the General Counsel, the attorney will be responsible for reviewing, defending, and negotiating settlement of claims filed by the Department where objections have been raised. This position will require appearances at preliminary hearings before Chapter 13 Trustees as well as bankruptcy judges via Zoom and in person. Further, the attorney will work with the Chief Legal Counsel, in representation of the Department in all phases of bankruptcy litigation, including research, preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearing attendance, settlement negotiations, and trials as necessary.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the Florida Bar.

Nice To Haves

Candidates admitted to at least one Federal District Court.
Prior bankruptcy experience.

Responsibilities

Representing the Florida Department of Revenue in bankruptcy matters related to the collection of state taxes and child support obligations.
Reviewing, defending, and negotiating settlement of claims filed by the Department where objections have been raised.
Appearances at preliminary hearings before Chapter 13 Trustees and bankruptcy judges via Zoom and in person.
Working with the Chief Legal Counsel in representation of the Department in all phases of bankruptcy litigation, including research, preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearing attendance, settlement negotiations, and trials as necessary.