ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001353

My Florida CFO; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Florida seeks an attorney to lead criminal appeals, including state and federal postconviction work, and to handle extraordinary writs. The role requires Florida Bar admission and solid appellate experience within the U.S. legal system.

Responsibilities include supervising timely filings, researching, drafting briefs, and representing the state in appellate courts including the Florida Supreme Court and U.S. appellate courts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and postconviction appeals: supervise the timely filing of pleadings and documents on appeal; review assignments of error; conduct research to prepare briefs; oral argument and related responsibilities attending prosecution of a criminal appeal.
• Federal habeas corpus proceedings: represent state officials in habeas corpus proceedings; review proceedings, prepare pleadings and responses, and supervise exhibits; handle hearings and post-trial proceedings.
• Extraordinary writs: handle extraordinary litigation in state and federal courts and other assignments as directed by the Bureau Chief.

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:878318

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

This is a re-advertisement. Prior applicants need not re-apply

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.

Pay : $$83,522.92 Annually

Position Summary: The primary duty of the position is CRIMINAL APPEALS: Represent the State of Florida in all criminal appeals filed with the District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.

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:

This position’s duties include but not limited to the following:

DIRECT AND POSTCONVICTION APPEALS:

• 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.

FEDERAL HABEAS CORPUS PROCEEDINGS:

• 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.

EXTRAORDINARY WRITS:

• 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.

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 ).

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 accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide 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 requiredwaiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may haveto repay all benefits you have received, including any DeferredRetirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33426 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33418 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33405 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33460 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33410 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33417 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33412 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415

Nearest Major Market:

Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:

Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.