Requisition No: 884405
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 41000312
Salary: $99,392.02 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/29/2026
Total Compensation Estimator ToolThis Assistant Attorney General position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Consumer Protection Division in Tampa, Florida (a civil division).
Pay: $99,392.02 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.
Preference will be given to attorneys with:- 3 or more years of experience handling civil litigation cases including significant legal research and writing experience.
- 2 or more years of experience handling the prosecution or defense of cases involving fraud, deceptive trade practices or complex white-collar crime cases.
- Experience with e-discovery review on complex cases.
Your Role in the Consumer Protection Division:- Lead a Dedicated Team of Investigators and Staff: Attorneys in this division hone and develop their case management skills by participating in and overseeing investigations of alleged consumer protection violations by individuals and businesses. In this role, the attorneys work with a team to assist with and often oversee and direct the collection of relevant evidence; legal research; preparation of investigative subpoenas; and review of consumer complaints, investigative or other summary reports, voluminous subpoena production responses, and other case information to evaluate and effectively direct case strategy and manage case resolution or litigation. Attorneys may also assist others in the performance of routine administrative functions including responding to correspondence and telephonic inquiries, e-filing, attending staff meetings, maintaining time records, and preparing case status reports.
- High-Stakes Negotiations: Attorneys in this division require the ability to independently draft, manage, and negotiate the resolution of civil investigations and litigations, often in complex matters, requiring creative and innovative solutions involving injunctive and monetary provisions against individuals and corporate respondent(s). The Attorney's role includes recommending appropriate terms to achieve meaningful relief and drafting resolution documents such as assurances of voluntary compliance, consent judgments, and mediated resolutions.
- Impactful Litigation: Attorneys in this division are also required to be able to initiate and manage civil litigation matters, in state and federal courts from initial filing through trial and any related appeal. Such litigation may involve emerging issues, matters of first impression, and matters that garner significant statewide or nationwide attention. In this role, the attorneys must be able to conduct appropriate legal research; recommend sound legal strategy; and independently draft memoranda of law and related briefs, initial pleadings, subpoenas, motions, and all discovery. Attorneys are likewise required to independently conduct all related depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as well as assist attorney, investigative and administrative colleagues in trial, pleading, practice, and procedures as needed.
- Partner with Local, State, and Federal Agencies: Attorneys in this division represent the Department in meetings and conferences relating to consumer protection investigations and litigation and are expected to establish and/or maintain lines of communication with local, state and federal civil and criminal partners; process related referrals; serve on federal or state task forces; and collaborate with such groups or agencies as appropriate.
- Become a Subject Matter Expert: Attorneys in this position are required to maintain current expertise in consumer protection law, including familiarity with recent judicial decisions and applicable state or federal rules and orders, and may be asked to review, draft, edit, or provide feedback regarding current, pending, or anticipated legislative changes.
- Attorneys in this position are expected to perform all assigned tasks or responsibilities in a timely manner, which may require extended hours and/or travel outside the worksite. Advanced computer use is required for the drafting and preparation of pleadings, briefs, hearing or trial notebooks, and other necessary documents.
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.
- If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
