ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001035 job at State of Florida. Tallahassee, FL.Our Organization and MissionThe 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 SummaryThis position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Antitrust Enforcement Unit in Tallahassee, Florida.Pay$105,238.90 Annually.QualificationsAdmission to the Florida Bar and two 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:Experience in Antitrust litigationExperience in Complex litigationExperience in False Claims Act litigationExperience with E-discoveryUndergraduate degree in EconomicsThe Work You Will DoThe responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:Investigation of Antitrust ViolationAssists the Lead Attorney in planning, organizing, and coordinating antitrust investigations and/or litigation, including those involving purchases by the State and/or local governments, by combining the skills of attorneys, economists, data processing professionals, investigators, and supporting paraprofessional and clerical personnel to gather, analyze and interpret the antitrust significance of observed marketplace behavior as revealed by all available relevant data.Assists the Lead Attorney in investigation of potential antitrust violations. Gathers, analyzes and evaluates business practices in order to make initial determination of whether violations of state or federal antitrust laws may have occurred.Acts as Lead Attorney, as required, in the investigation of potential antitrust violations as specified above.Interviews fact witnesses and/or directs an investigator in conducting such interviews.Obtains evidence in the form of sworn testimony, answers to written interrogatories and/or documents by means of antitrust Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs). Reviews and organizes documentary evidence or investigative materials.Prepares pleadings and legal memoranda on issues involved in legal challenges to compulsory investigative demands.Coordinates investigative efforts with other interested law enforcement agencies, including local state attorneys, attorneys general of other states, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. Participates with other states in multi‑state antitrust working groups.Reports to a designated Lead Attorney or the Division Director regarding the results investigations and make recommendations regarding enforcement or litigation options.Litigation of Antitrust CasesAssists in the preparation of and prepares initial and responsive pleadings, motions and memoranda of law in antitrust cases filed in both the state and federal trial courts.Assists the Lead Attorney in the planning and coordination of all phases of investigation or litigation, including taking and defending depositions, document discovery, negotiations with opposing counsel, inspections and copying of documents, interrogatories, stipulations and oral arguments.Drafts discovery, correspondence, or any other litigation‑related document, as requested by Lead attorney or Antitrust Division Director.Assists the Lead Attorney in developing and implementing strategy and all aspects of trial preparation.Acts as Lead Attorney, as required.Participates with other states by representing the State of Florida in matters involving multi‑state antitrust litigation.Investigation and Litigation of False Claims Act ViolationsAssists the Lead Attorney in planning, organizing, and coordinating investigations under the False Claims Act. Gathers, analyzes and evaluates business practices in order to make an initial determination on whether violations of the state False Claims Act may have occurred.Interviews fact witnesses and/or directs an investigator in conducting such interviews.Assists the Lead Attorney in planning and coordinating of all phases of investigation or litigation, including interviewing fact witnesses, taking and defending discovery, negotiations with opposing counsel, inspections and copying of documents, interrogatories, depositions, stipulations, etc.Drafts discovery, correspondence, or any other litigation‑related document, as requested by Lead Attorney or Antitrust Division Director.Acts as Lead Attorney, as required.Other Legal ServicesRecognizes the Attorney General's responsibility to protect and ensure competition and to respond to the inquiries and concerns of the state's citizens regarding potential antitrust violations or related matters.Responds to antitrust‑related inquiries from private citizens, officials and agencies of state and local governments and other members of the Attorney General's staff.Conducts legal research and assists in preparing legislation proposed by the Department.Reviews the proposed administrative rules of various professional boards for adverse effects on competition.Performs all other duties as required.Benefits of Working for the State of FloridaAnnual 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.E-VERIFY STATEMENTThe 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 STATEMENTThe 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.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS / DRUG‑FREE WORKPLACEAll 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.REMINDERSMale 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.Retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) – consult the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida.All other statements regarding benefits and restrictions are as provided by statutory and agency policy.EEO StatementThe State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr