ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000430 Date: Feb 3, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 845032 Agency: Office of the Attorney General Working Title: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000430 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 41000430 Salary: $81,885.18 Annually Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) 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 position is in Office of the Attorney General within the Lemon Law Arbitration Division in Tampa, Florida. The Attorney General’s Lemon Law Arbitration Division administers a forum for the resolution of disputes between consumers and manufacturers that arise under Florida’s motor vehicle Lemon Law. Pay: $81,885.18 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. The Work You Will Do: Attorneys must have knowledge of methods, techniques, and skills necessary for the performance of the job and demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently execute all assigned duties and tasks. Quality of work is accurate and thoroughly completed within established time frames and amount of work completed meets or exceeds expectations. Must be able to perform the duties of the position through the competent use of work methodologies, computer applications and software, office equipment, etc.. The duties of this position may include but are not limited to: + Serves as legal counsel to the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board in assigned area(s). + Includes attending all hearings of assigned board(s), interpreting Florida Statutes and department rules regarding the Florida Lemon Law and related laws, advising board as to admissibility of evidence, procedural matters, etc. + Administering caseload in the assigned areas; scheduling hearings, assigning arbitrators to hearing panels, monitoring caseload to assure that statutory time frames are met, issuing subpoenas upon request of parties or the board, preparing all notices, orders and final decisions of the board. + Acts as liaison between board arbitrators and the Program. + Including approving compensation logs, travel, travel reimbursements, and other expense reimbursements, etc. + Maintains communication with Program Director, Deputy Director, and other board attorneys to provide information regarding cases heard and to contribute toward consistency of board decisions statewide. + Responsible for recruitment and screening of applicants for appointment to the board in assigned areas. + Assists the Program Director and Deputy Director with preparation for and presentation of annual arbitrator training. + Assists the Director and Deputy Director in drafting program administrative rules, procedures and forms, as directed. Makes presentations about the Lemon Law and the arbitration program to the public and industry groups as assigned by the Director. + Represents the department and the board in circuit and appellate courts as assigned by the Director. + Responsible for supervision and other personnel issues for support staff assigned to the unit. + Assists with monitoring any approved RV Mediation/Arbitration Program as assigned by the Deputy Director or Director. + Responds to correspondence and telephone inquiries concerning the Florida Lemon Law. 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. 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: + 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. 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. + Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position. + The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. + Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy. + OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs. 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: https: //www.sss.gov. 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. Location: TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 Nearest Major Market:Tampa