State of Florida
Date: Mar 11, 2025
Agency:
Office of the Attorney General Our Organization and Mission:
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. Position Summary:
This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Civil Litigation Unit in Tampa, Florida. Pay:
$95,481.00 Annually Qualifications: Admission to the Florida Bar and six (6) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings. The required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States. Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for the required admission to the Florida Bar provided that, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.
Preference will be given to candidates with Forfeiture or Criminal Law experience. The Work You Will Do:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: The Senior Assistant Attorney General is responsible for the more sensitive and complex cases, including class action lawsuits, which deal with the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders, and judges. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and authoring trial and appellate briefs, motions, and other legal pleadings on major issues of statewide importance. The Senior Assistant Attorney General is responsible for prosecuting and defending civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in all federal and state trial and appellate courts, as requested and as provided by law; handling settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice; and exercising a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence and substantive law. This office relies on the experience and leadership of senior-level attorneys to provide guidance to the less experienced attorneys in the office. It will be necessary for the Senior Assistant Attorney General to direct tasks to legal assistants, paralegals, and interns. The position also entails advising entry-level attorneys in all aspects of the office’s practice. The Senior Assistant Attorney General is expected to maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attending continuing legal education and other professional seminars. 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. 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. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To be considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying. NOTE:
Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. E-VERIFY STATEMENT:
The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:
The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. REMINDERS:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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Office of the Attorney General Our Organization and Mission:
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. Position Summary:
This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Civil Litigation Unit in Tampa, Florida. Pay:
$95,481.00 Annually Qualifications: Admission to the Florida Bar and six (6) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings. The required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States. Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for the required admission to the Florida Bar provided that, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.
Preference will be given to candidates with Forfeiture or Criminal Law experience. The Work You Will Do:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: The Senior Assistant Attorney General is responsible for the more sensitive and complex cases, including class action lawsuits, which deal with the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders, and judges. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and authoring trial and appellate briefs, motions, and other legal pleadings on major issues of statewide importance. The Senior Assistant Attorney General is responsible for prosecuting and defending civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in all federal and state trial and appellate courts, as requested and as provided by law; handling settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice; and exercising a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence and substantive law. This office relies on the experience and leadership of senior-level attorneys to provide guidance to the less experienced attorneys in the office. It will be necessary for the Senior Assistant Attorney General to direct tasks to legal assistants, paralegals, and interns. The position also entails advising entry-level attorneys in all aspects of the office’s practice. The Senior Assistant Attorney General is expected to maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attending continuing legal education and other professional seminars. 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. 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. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To be considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying. NOTE:
Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. E-VERIFY STATEMENT:
The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:
The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. REMINDERS:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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