State of Florida · 1 day ago
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000514 1 1
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $84K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida's Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to represent the state in criminal appeals. The role involves supervising the filing of necessary pleadings, conducting legal research, and handling habeas corpus proceedings in federal courts.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent the State of Florida in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court
Supervision of the timely filing of the necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal
Review of the assignments of error; the research necessary to prepare and file briefs setting forth contentions and positions of the State of Florida with respect to the issues involved; oral argument and all other responsibilities attending the prosecution of a criminal appeal
Represent the appropriate state official in habeas corpus proceedings filed by state prisoners in the federal courts in the District Courts for Florida
Review of all the state proceedings resulting in the conviction questioned, the supervision and preparation of the necessary pleadings and responses needed to set forth the contentions and position of the State of Florida (including the supervision and preparation of requisite exhibits with respect to the issues raised), handling all hearings and the preparation of post-trial proceedings
Handle appeals from any of the foregoing proceedings to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and to the United States Supreme Court
Handles extraordinary litigation in both state and federal courts where appropriate
Handle any other special assignments or duties assigned by the Bureau Chief including civil litigation, special projects, post conviction litigation and opinions
Qualification
Required
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
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
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.
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