ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001035 jobs in United States
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State of Florida · 1 day ago

ATTORNEY-ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001035

The State of Florida's Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Attorney-Assistant Attorney General in the Antitrust Enforcement unit. This role involves preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files to support the state's representation in civil and criminal courts.

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Responsibilities

Review and sign documents generated by staff that are to be filed with the court or submitted to counsel, to ensure legal sufficiency or appropriateness before signing
Prepare complex legal documents
Reviews and drafts discovery requests and responses
Review and process legal correspondence
Prepare and review discovery requests
Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
Review documents using e-discovery platforms
Assists with deposition preparation and conducts same when appropriate
Assists with expert discovery
Provides updates and information on case status to Team Members as needed
Provides assistance researching specific case-related inquiries
Participates in meetings, workshops and conferences as required
Ensures that case files are complete
Timely updates billable hours in time tracking database
Conducts complex legal research and interprets statutes, regulations, rules and operating procedures, providing legal advice/information to Attorney Supervisor as requested
Assists with staff training as directed
Performs related work as directed

Qualification

Juris DoctorFlorida Bar membershipAntitrust law knowledgeLegal research skillsWriting skillsCritical thinking skillsWillingness to learnEffective communicationTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and 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; however, proof of the Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and approval to sit for the Florida bar exam must be provided prior to the date of employment
Any employment offer would be contingent upon admission to the bar within 12 months of the date of employment
Strong legal research skills, e.g. knowing how to effectively use terms and connectors, utilizing all different kinds of legal databases (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg), and legislative history
Ability to provide concise analyses
Strong and effective writing skills
Strong and effective communication skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Knowledge of antitrust law
Experience in document examination using document examination platforms, or a strong willingness to learn the platforms
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Excellent time management skills
Ability and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge

Preferred

Degree in economics or business
Antitrust, White-Collar Crime, Consumer Protection or Complex Litigation law school course
Experience in Antitrust, White-Collar Crime, Consumer Protection or Complex Litigation, including internships
Courses in law and economics, complex litigation, white collar crime or antitrust or an undergraduate or graduate degree in economics

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers.
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Company

State of Florida

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The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer
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