Requisition No: 868082
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Working Title: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001344
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 41001344
Salary: $105,238.90 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 02/03/2026
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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 Attorney General position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Antitrust Enforcement Unit in Tallahassee, Florida.
Pay: $105,238.90 Annually
Qualifications:
Admission to the Florida Bar and two 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 any of the following:
The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
This position requires as a prerequisite to employment a degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar. This position works under the direct supervision of a senior level attorney.
INVESTIGATION OF ANTITRUST VIOLATION: Assists a Senior 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, by combining the skills of attorneys, economists, data processing professionals, investigators, and supporting paraprofessional and clerical personnel to gather, analyze and interpret the antitrust significance of observed marketplace behavior as revealed by all available relevant data.
Assists Senior 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 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. Participates with other states in NAAG multi-state antitrust working groups.
Reports to a designated supervising Senior Attorney or the Antitrust Division Director regarding the results of investigations and makes recommendations regarding enforcement or litigation options.
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 senior 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 senior 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.
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.
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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