Requisition No: 866559
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Working Title: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000559
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 41000559
Salary: $100,227.40 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2026
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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 Assistant Attoney General position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Civil Legal Services unit in Tallahassee, Florida.
Pay: $100,227.40 Annually
Qualifications:
Admission to the Florida Bar and two (2) 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: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
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.
At the trial level, the cases may be before a judge or an administrative law judge.
An Assistant Attorney General (“AAG”) is expected to research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, orders, and other documents.
The attorney will also develop litigation strategy in conjunction with the client, prepare witnesses for depositions and trial, conduct discovery, and prepare for trial or hearing.
The attorney will be expected to represent the Department in simple to medium-high complexity matters, and to co-counsel on more complex matters.
The AAG is expected to continue to acquire expertise in state tax litigation, and to require less direct supervision over time and to take on increasingly complex cases.
The incumbent may also occasionally be required to participate in short-term projects involving legal duties of this office in the representation of the State.
The AAG also performs administrative tasks, which may include the following: coordinating work assignments with co-counsel, legal assistants, paralegal specialists, and interns; attending bureau staff meetings; preparing travel vouchers, time records, and case status reports; filing documents, etc.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
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:
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.
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: // 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.
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