State of Florida
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000860
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Requisition No: 836794Agency: Office of the Attorney GeneralOur 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 position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Antitrust Enforcement Unit in Tallahassee, Florida.Pay:
$103,175.28 AnnuallyQualifications:
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.Preference will be given to candidates with:Experience in Antitrust litigationExperience in Complex litigationExperience with E-discoveryThe Work You Will Do:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:I. INVESTIGATION OF ANTITRUST VIOLATION:
Assists the Lead Attorney in planning, organizing, and coordinating antitrust investigations and/or litigation, with an emphasis on those involving purchases by the State and/or local governments.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.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.Reports to a designated Lead Attorney or the Antitrust Division Director regarding the results investigations and makes recommendations regarding enforcement or litigation options.II. LITIGATION OF ANTITRUST CASES:
Assists 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 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 supervising attorney or Antitrust Division Director.Assists the Lead Attorney in developing and implementing strategy and all aspects of trial preparation.Participates with other states through NAAG by representing the State of Florida in matters involving multi-state antitrust litigation.III. INVESTIGATION OF TECHNOLOGY RELATED ECONOMIC CRIME VIOLATIONS:Assists in developing a Technology Bureau within the Antitrust Division.Collaborates efforts and resources among Divisions to develop expertise in technology related industries and subject areas.Investigates potential technology related economic crime violations against Florida citizens and/or consumers.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 Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) and or subpoenas.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 United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.IV. OTHER LEGAL SERVICES:
Recognizes 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.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: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.Flexible Spending Accounts.Tuition waivers.And more!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.Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.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.OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing.E-VERIFY STATEMENT:
The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify).PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:
The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency.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.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
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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 position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Antitrust Enforcement Unit in Tallahassee, Florida.Pay:
$103,175.28 AnnuallyQualifications:
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.Preference will be given to candidates with:Experience in Antitrust litigationExperience in Complex litigationExperience with E-discoveryThe Work You Will Do:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:I. INVESTIGATION OF ANTITRUST VIOLATION:
Assists the Lead Attorney in planning, organizing, and coordinating antitrust investigations and/or litigation, with an emphasis on those involving purchases by the State and/or local governments.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.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.Reports to a designated Lead Attorney or the Antitrust Division Director regarding the results investigations and makes recommendations regarding enforcement or litigation options.II. LITIGATION OF ANTITRUST CASES:
Assists 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 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 supervising attorney or Antitrust Division Director.Assists the Lead Attorney in developing and implementing strategy and all aspects of trial preparation.Participates with other states through NAAG by representing the State of Florida in matters involving multi-state antitrust litigation.III. INVESTIGATION OF TECHNOLOGY RELATED ECONOMIC CRIME VIOLATIONS:Assists in developing a Technology Bureau within the Antitrust Division.Collaborates efforts and resources among Divisions to develop expertise in technology related industries and subject areas.Investigates potential technology related economic crime violations against Florida citizens and/or consumers.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 Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) and or subpoenas.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 United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.IV. OTHER LEGAL SERVICES:
Recognizes 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.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: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.Flexible Spending Accounts.Tuition waivers.And more!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.Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.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.OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing.E-VERIFY STATEMENT:
The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify).PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:
The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency.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.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
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