ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001935

Requisition No: 842831 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001935

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41001935 

Salary:  $86,852.97 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/08/2025 

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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 Antitrust Enforcement Division in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pay: $86,852.97 Annually

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 (3rd) 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.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Degree in economics or business
• Antitrust, White-Collar Crime, Consumer Protection or Complex Litigation law school course
• Experience in Antitrust, White-Collar Crime, Consumer Protection or Complex Litigation, including internships

The Work You Will Do: Attorneys must have knowledge of methods, techniques, and skills necessary for the performance of the job and demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently execute all assigned duties and tasks. Quality of work is accurate and thoroughly completed within established time frames and amount of work completed meets or exceeds expectations. Must be able to perform the duties of the position through the competent use of work methodologies, computer applications and software, office equipment, etc. The duties of this position may include but are not limited to:

Litigation Preparation

• Review and sign documents generated by staff that are to be filed with the court or submitted to counsel, to ensure legal sufficiency or appropriateness before signing.
• Prepare complex legal documents.
• Reviews and drafts discovery requests and responses.
• Review and process legal correspondence
• Prepare and review discovery requests
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
• Review documents using e-discovery platforms
• Assists with deposition preparation and conducts same when appropriate
• Assists with expert discovery

Case Management

• Provides updates and information on case status to Team Members as needed. 
• Provides assistance researching specific case-related inquiries.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
• Ensures that case files are complete.
• Timely updates billable hours in time tracking database.

Legal Research

• Conducts complex legal research and interprets statutes, regulations, rules and operating procedures, providing legal advice/information to Attorney Supervisor as requested.

Miscellaneous

• Assists with staff training as directed.

• Performs related work as directed.

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong legal research skills, e.g. knowing how to effectively use terms and connectors, utilizing all different kinds of legal databases (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg), and legislative history.
• Ability to provide concise analyses.
• Strong and effective writing skills.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Courses in law and economics, complex litigation, white collar crime or antitrust or an undergraduate or graduate degree in economics.
• Knowledge of antitrust law.
• Experience in document examination using document examination platforms, or a strong willingness to learn the platforms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledg.

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 (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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. 
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. 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., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.