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: This position's duties include but not limited to the following: 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.