Appellate & Post-Conviction Attorney – Research & Writing

Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Florida Retirement System

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office is seeking qualified attorneys for its Legal Division. This is not a trial prosecutor position; attorneys provide support by researching, writing, and arguing motions in complex legal issues for trial teams. Florida Bar membership is required.

Criminal law and appellate experience are preferred, but qualified recent law school graduates may be considered. Starting salaries are $90,000 to $115,000 per year and negotiable with experience.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar membership is required.
• Criminal law and appellate experience preferred.
• Recent law school graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and argue motions in complex legal issues to support trial attorneys.
• Represent the State in post-conviction matters, including ineffective assistance of counsel claims.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Florida Bar membership or eligibility

Job description

The Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office is seeking qualified attorneys for its Legal Division. This is not a trial prosecutor position; attorneys provide support by researching, writing, and arguing motions in complex legal issues for trial teams. Florida Bar membership is required.

Criminal law and appellate experience are preferred, but qualified recent law school graduates may be considered. Starting salaries are $90,000 to $115,000 per year and negotiable with experience.