SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.Agency: Office of the Attorney GeneralRequisition No: 878054Our 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.Pay$97,390.80 AnnualPosition SummaryThe attorney in this position will serve as the appellate attorney for the Administrative Law Bureau and shall serve as lead counsel in all Bureau appeals arising from the work of Bureau attorneys. The attorney will also serve as lead counsel to larger, more complex professional regulatory boards and render legal advice on the drafting and promulgation of rules, the taking of agency action, and the proper operation of the agency under relevant chapters and statutes. The position requires the interpretation and application of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and requires travel.QualificationsAdmission to the Florida Bar and six years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings. Membership in good standing in another state Bar may substitute for admission to the Florida Bar if the attorney applies for and obtains admission within 12 months of appointment.ResponsibilitiesConduct independent legal research requiring prior experience and the exercise of independent legal judgment.Research and draft pleadings, motions, memoranda and other documents; participate in administrative hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations as applicable.Perform investigations and all aspects of discovery.Exercise thorough knowledge of state administrative practice and state rules of civil procedure, evidence, and substantive law.Prepare appellate briefs and participate in oral arguments, as needed.Handle litigation and appeals involving referenced agencies and other specific agencies or cases assigned on an ad hoc basis.Lead litigation teams for more complex 120.57(1) hearings, rule challenges, rate cases and related appeals.Respond to inquiries from private attorneys, private citizens, etc., regarding the activities and powers of the agencies assigned.Maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent decisions, case summaries, and attending continuing legal education and seminars.Perform routine administrative activities; attend staff meetings; prepare travel vouchers, time records, and case status reports.BenefitsAnnual and Sick Leave benefits.Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.Retirement plan options with employer contributions.E-Verify StatementThe Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify).Drug-Free WorkplaceAll employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Persons With Disability / ADA StatementThe OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency.LocationTALLAHASSEE, FL, 32301EEO StatementPursuant to Florida Law 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr