State of Florida · 2 days ago
SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000108
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $97K/yr
6+ years expThe State of Florida's Office of the Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in civil and criminal courts. The Senior Assistant Attorney General will handle complex cases, coordinate legal documentation, and provide litigation support while mentoring junior attorneys.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
These cases frequently have statewide impact, represent significant monetary exposure, and influence the policy direction of state government
The Senior Assistant Attorney General shall prosecute and defend 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; handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice; and exercise a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence and substantive law
The position requires the ability to research and work independently and involves travel in and out of state
The incumbent shall research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents
Computer use is required for the preparation of pleadings, briefs, and other documents
Additional requirements include conducting investigations and involvement in all aspects of discovery
The Senior Assistant Attorney General position requires experience and expertise in appellate practice
The incumbent shall handle appeals as assigned
The position also requires the incumbent to provide litigation support for other attorneys in the division on appellate matters as needed
This office relies on the experience and leadership of senior level attorneys to provide guidance to the younger attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and interns in the office
The position also entails advising entry-level attorneys in all aspects of the office’s practice and recommending hiring, retention and promotion when asked
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, while contributing to the office’s bank of legal briefs, memoranda, forms, and overall base of legal knowledge
Qualification
Required
Admission to the Florida Bar
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
Experience and expertise in appellate practice
Ability to research and work independently
Thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence and substantive law
Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
Good communication and advocacy skills
Minimum six years' experience practicing law required
Preferred
Litigation experience in state and federal courts
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal civil rights and related laws
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).
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers.
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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