State of Florida · 1 day ago
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000289
Tampa, 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 all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. The role involves supervising the filing of necessary pleadings, conducting legal research, and handling appeals in federal habeas corpus proceedings.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise the timely filing of necessary pleadings and documents comprising the record on appeal; review the assignments of error; conduct 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
Respond to the claims of prisoners asserting federal constitutional rights violations. This necessitates review of all the state court 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
Handle 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, postconviction 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
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
A degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in the Florida Bar
Preferred
Preference may be given to applicants with criminal or appellate experience
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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