ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000010

Requisition No: 875249 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. Pay $87,975.16 Annually Position Summary 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. Qualifications 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. The Work You Will Do An Attorney-Assistant Attorney General (“A-AAG”) is an entry-level position who will initially work largely as co-counsel or under close supervision of a more senior attorney. The A-AAG is expected to research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, orders, and other documents.

The A-AAG 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 simple to medium complexity matters, and to co-counsel on more complex matters. The A-AAG is expected to 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. The A-AAG 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. 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 ).

E-Verify Statement The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9). Background and Security Requirements All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S. The OAG hires only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Location TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr