Assistant Attorney General-Dla

Requisition No : 846760Agency : Office of the Attorney GeneralWorking Title : ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000568Pay Plan : SESPosition Number : 41000568Salary : $98,262.06 AnnuallyPosting Closing Date : 03 / 01 / 2025This position may be filled in Miami or TallahasseeOur 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 attorney position is a Civil Litigator in the Civil Enforcement Bureau within the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Tallahassee or Miami, Florida. The incumbent represents the State of Florida in all Medicaid Fraud Cases and handles settlement negotiations, pleadings, depositions, pre-trial, jury, and non-jury trials, and post-trial and appellate practice related to MFCU cases.Pay : $98,262.06 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.NOTE : Effective 6 / 13 / 2011, the OAG has modified its policy on assessing the level of work experience necessary to meet the minimum requirements for assistant attorney general and above. Applicants with certified legal intern experience will be credited on a month-to-month basis toward meeting the minimum experience requirement. Those with other legal intern experience will be credited on a month-to-month basis, up to a maximum of 3 months.The Work You Will Do : The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following : Represent the State of Florida in all Medicaid Fraud Cases, handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, depositions, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice related to MFCU cases.Research and draft motions, discovery responses, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders, settlements, subpoenas and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents.Provide guidance and leadership to entry-level attorneys.Coordinate the investigation and litigation of MFCU cases.Exercise a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of procedure, evidence and substantive law.Provide MFCU investigators, analysts and auditors with legal advice and assistance related to MFCU investigations.Provide legal assistance to the Director with regard to MFCU matters.Perform routine administrative matters, including : attending staff meetings, providing case status reports, documenting case files, preparing travel vouchers, tracking time records, and filing documents, etc.Respond to public records requests.Requires the ability to research and work independently and may involve travel in and out of state.Maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attending continuing legal education and other professional seminars.Other duties as assigned.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 “See Resume” in place of entering work history.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. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.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.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $98,262