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State of Florida · 1 month ago

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001915

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$99K/yr - $99K/yr

2+ years exp

The State of Florida's Office of the Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in civil and criminal courts. The Assistant Attorney General will oversee investigations and conduct litigation related to consumer protection laws, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participates and oversees investigations of alleged consumer protection violations by individuals and/or corporate entities; reviews reports prepared by law enforcement officers, investigators, accountants and financial analysts; locates and obtains documentary evidence

Oversees the investigation of potential violations of state and federal consumer protection and trade practices law; gathers and evaluates evidence and prepares cases for appropriate legal proceedings

Conducts litigation of consumer protection cases in state and federal courts, including preparing pleadings, motions, memoranda of law and briefs; prepares legal research and evaluates the research of investigators and paralegals; prepares subpoenas, conducts discovery and engages in other pretrial and trial work. Attends trials, hearings, and appellate oral arguments in court. Computer use is required for the preparation of pleadings, briefs and other documents

Negotiates resolutions of litigation cases or investigations and drafts resolution documents such as assurances of voluntary compliance, consent judgments, and mediated resolutions

Participates with other states through the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) by representing the State of Florida in multistate investigations and litigation

Conducts legal research and assists in preparing legislation proposed by the Department

Responds to correspondence and telephone inquiries concerning consumer protection issues

Represents the Department in meetings and conferences relating to consumer protection investigations and litigation. Establishes lines of communication with local, state and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors; serves on federal and state task forces and works with those agencies, as needed; initiates contact with and processes information from law enforcement agencies to further consumer protection enforcement

Performs routine administrative functions, including supervising legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns; attends staff meetings; prepares time records and case status reports; files documents, etc

Assists and advises attorneys in trial, pleading, practice, and procedures

Maintains current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attends continuing legal education and other professional seminars

Performs in a timely fashion other assigned duties, which may require extended hours and/or travel outside the worksite

Qualification

Juris DoctorFlorida Bar membershipCivil litigation experienceLegal researchFraud prosecution experienceSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Membership in the Florida Bar

Admission to the Florida Bar

Two (2) 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