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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000809 Date: Apr 4, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (. Requisition No: 871278 Agency: Office of the Attorney General Working Title: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000809 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 41000809 Salary: $83,522.92 Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( This is a re-advertisement. Prior applicants need not re-apply 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. Pay : $ 83,522.92 Annually Position Summary: This position is in the Child Support Enforcement Bureau and involves managing a high-volume caseload representing the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support for the purpose of helping children get the financial support they need and deserve from their parents. Representation will involve legal actions such as establishing paternity and child support, enforcement, and/or other legal actions in a fair and efficient process in both Circuit Court and the Division of Administrative Hearings. Excellent organizational skills, time-management, and communication skills are key. Qualifications: + Admission 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. The Work You Will Do: This positionu2019s duties include but not limited to the following: + 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: DOCUMENT REVIEW: + Review and sign documents generated by staff that are to be filed with the court, submitted to counsel, and/or the judiciary to ensure legal sufficiency or appropriateness before signing. + Prepare complex legal documents. + Reviews and drafts discovery requests and responses. + Review and process legal correspondence. COURT: + Attends trial litigation, mediations, and any other court related appearances in circuit court and DOAH on behalf of the Department of Revenue Child Support Program including thorough preparation of cases and timely submission of court orders. + Advises the Attorney Supervisor of any cases potentially requiring appellate action and, when appropriate, filing the notice of appeal at the trial level and completing the request for appellate authorization. Keeps the Attorney Supervisor updated on complex cases, as needed. + Assumes lead trial attorney responsibilities and acts as a liaison with the court regarding day to day administrative issues. CASE MANAGEMENT: + Provides updates and information on case status to the supervisor, client, and/or partners as requested. Provides assistance researching specific case related inquiries. Participates in meetings, workshops and conferences as required. + Maintain case files and ensure files have all proper documentation. Update activity and status in all necessary databases to meet deadlines and contractual performance standards. + 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 the client or Attorney Supervisor as requested. MISCELLANEOUS + Mentors recently hired attorneys and assists with staff training as directed. Performs related work as directed. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. + Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. + Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. + Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. + It is unacceptable to use the statement u201cSee Resumeu201d in place of entering work history. + If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The Stateu2019s 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 ). + Flexible Spending Accounts + Tuition waivers. + And more For a more complete list of benefits, visit . 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, F.S. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are