This advertisement is to fill multiple positions within the Civil Litigation Unit in the Office of the Attorney General. The available positions include Attorney-Assistant Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, and Senior Assistant Attorney General. The roles involve prosecuting and defending civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in federal and state trial and appellate courts.
Responsibilities
Prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in all federal and state trial and appellate courts, as requested and as provided by law
Handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice
Exercise a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence, and substantive law
Research and work independently
Travel in and out of state
Research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders, and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents
Attend trials, hearings, and appellate oral arguments in court
Appear before agency boards and legislative committees
Perform investigations and all aspects of discovery
Perform routine administrative matters, including providing instructive work to legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns
Attend staff meetings
Prepare time records and case status reports
File documents
(Senior Assistant Attorney General) Have greater responsibility for more sensitive and complex cases, including class action lawsuits, which deal with the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders, and judges
Requirements
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
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; proof of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and approval to sit for the Florida Bar exam must be provided prior to employment date; employment offer contingent upon admission to the bar within 12 months of employment date)
(Assistant Attorney General) Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings (required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States)
(Senior Assistant Attorney General) Six years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings (required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States)
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Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for 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
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
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications
Do not use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history
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.
Only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. are hired
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
Nice to have:
Experience and expertise in civil trial and appellate litigation
Benefits
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
Important Details
Application deadline: November 19, 2026
Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tallahassee, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida
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 pursuant to s. 110.113, FS
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act
About the Company
The Office of the Attorney General represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify).
